371
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From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
avoidsverbUS /əˈvɔɪdz/
third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
for the reason that
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
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 Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
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 That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
coins made of gold
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
hell-torment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
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 Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
not any; not one
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
not one, and not any
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
SinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jesus said, "The gates of hell may not aught against my church."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
except if; if not
From this reading That key is not of gold nor of silver, nor forged of any substance, but is the power which Christ gave him, {371} that no man shall come into God's kingdom, unless the holy Peter open to him the entrance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sins and erroneous doctrine are the gates of hell, because they lead the sinful, as it were through a gate, into hell-torment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many are the gates, but none of them can do aught against the holy church, which is built upon that fast stone, Christ; for the faithful man, through the protection of Christ, avoids the perils of diabolical temptations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He said, "I will commit to thee the key of the kingdom of heaven."
