used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL AND GAMALIEL.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
GAMALIEL
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From this reading PAUL AND GAMALIEL.
Gamaliel's
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From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL AND GAMALIEL.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So peaceful is the death that, in the darkness of the late evening, Paul and young Stephen are not aware that it has occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
in or at the place that
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The result is Gamaliel's conversion to Christianity; but this is followed by the old man's peaceful death on the couch where he had been resting while he talked.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The aged Gamaliel has his wish and enjoys a prolonged interview with the prisoner Paul in the castle where the latter is confined--young Stephen being present.
