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From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
in addition
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
BiblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
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 (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
Christianizing
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From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
divisible by two
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
far-reaching
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From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
Hebraicadjective
of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
and nothing more
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
self-mortificationnoun
voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading From the new doctrines of self-mortification there grew legends of the saints; from the traditions of their sanctity, legends of miracles; from the persecutions, legends of the martyrs.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Both the Old and the New Testament already existed in a Latin form even before the more competent and authoritative version of Jerome (about A.D.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Every step in the Christianizing of Europe meant the conveying, not only of new sentiment and new ways of regarding things, but also of new materials in the way of Biblical history, however distorted in perspective.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (3) The Hebraic influence which came through Christianity is as obvious as it was far-reaching.
