used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL AND KRISHNA.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
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 He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
Drusilla
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From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
Felix
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From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
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 He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
and nothing more
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
KRISHNAnounUS /ˈkrɪʃnə/
8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute
From this reading PAUL AND KRISHNA.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
Magdalené
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From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL AND KRISHNA.
Paulus
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From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
Sergius
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From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
Shimei
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From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
subsisted
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From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Krishna seeks from his friend Sergius Paulus explanation of the relations that subsisted between those ministering Christians and the sufferer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He at length requests and obtains an interview with Paul, and the two have a conversation, one result of which is that Krishna asks to hear a full account of the life and character of Jesus Christ.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Felix and Drusilla on the one hand and Krishna on the other disclose the contrasted feelings severally excited in them by what they had just witnessed in the lot of Shimei.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Paul proposes that Mary Magdalené give this account, but Krishna courteously declines to receive it from the lips of a woman.
