Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

later than; following

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

the action of bearing witness

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

a large gathering of people

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

dearly loved

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the act of departing

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

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 You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

housing that someone is living in

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

brought together in one place

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the state of being genuine

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

given to inquiry

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

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 I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

immediately past

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

the literary culture

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Miracle he has performed, dear father, and one the genuineness of which is not disputed by any one.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Upon reaching Nazareth," says the letter, "I was guided to the humble dwelling occupied by the mother of Jesus, by a large concourse of people gathered about it, of whom inquiring, I learned that it was to see the new Prophet they had thus assembled.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading You said, "Let me hear that he has done an authentic miracle in attestation of the divinity of his mission--such a miracle as was prophesied Messias shall do, as healing the sick by a word, restoring the blind to sight, and raising the dead--and I will prepare to believe in him."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I can give you the particulars best by extracting from a letter written by John to Mary, a few days after his departure to join Jesus at Nazareth:

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My Dear Father: Since I last wrote you, my faith has been confirmed by the testimony which in one of your letters you demanded.