used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
make calm or still
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
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 The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
executionersnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənərz/
plural of “executioner” — an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
imprecations
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From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
kneeled
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From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
immediately past
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
Others
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From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
Rasalama
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From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
Redeemernoun
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 Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Others held their peace, but laid these things to heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
trustfulnessnoun
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
From this reading Her request being granted, she kneeled on the rocky ground, clasped her hands, and raised to Heaven a look of calm trustfulness, as she held communion for the last time on earth with her Redeemer.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Where is the God she prays to that he does not save her now?" whispered some.
which person or people
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The crowd, who had followed the procession with imprecations against the Christians, now ceased to shout.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you allow me a short time to pray?" asked Rasalama of the executioners.
