used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE STORY OF THE CROSS.
crucifixionnounUS /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
divinitiesnounUS /dɪˈvɪnətiz/
plural of “divinity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
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 Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE CROSS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
Publius
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From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
restoratives
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From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Paul replies, setting forth the Christian doctrine on this point.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
in the near future
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF THE CROSS.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE CROSS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This gives occasion for his explaining the customs of his nation in the matter of recognizing various divinities at feasts.
at the time that
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the company next assemble, Publius greets them with a feast spread in his house.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Mary, in due time about to begin her narrative, is seized with a sudden faintness, which however soon yielding to restoratives supplied by Ruth, she goes on and relates the incidents of the crucifixion of Jesus.
