used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
BethlehemnounUS /ˈbeθlɪhem/
a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
take in liquids
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
provide as food
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
feeding-places
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From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
set up or found
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
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 God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
pastorsnounUS /ˈpæstərz/
plural of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
PASTUREnounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
the act of searching for something
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
that is looked for
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He knew that sheep to thrive must feed on rich grasses and drink of living waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
at the time that
From this reading SEEKING NEW PASTURE When David roamed over the hills of Bethlehem feeding his father’s sheep, he occasionally had to lead them into new pastures.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
which person or people
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Austin found himself a lone sheep separated from his flock and away from his shepherd with the responsibility of seeking out his own pasture.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading God’s people are compared to sheep and their pastors to shepherds, and the Word of God preached to them is compared to the good pastures.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When he sought out these feeding-places, he took into consideration the needs of the sheep, finding pasture where the young could feed as safely as those who were stronger.
