Chapter IV

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

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

anew

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

for the reason that

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

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 Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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 We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

originate

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

freed from illness or injury

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

remove the dust from

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

divisible by two

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

at any time

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

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From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

serving as an essential component

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

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

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

cause to stop

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

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From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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 Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

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

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

relating to or resembling or having leprosy

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

people who are wounded

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

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

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

be standing; be upright

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

to a sufficient degree

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

express in words

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

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

From this reading Christians tell us that the citizens of Mecca refused to believe on Mohammed because he was an impostor, and that the citizens of Jerusalem refused to believe on Jesus Christ because he was _not_ an impostor.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

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

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If ever there shall stand upon this earth the king of death, all human knees will touch the ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We are further informed that "what we call the fundamental truths of Christianity consist of great public events which are sufficiently established by history without special proof."

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Of course, we admit that the Roman Empire existed; that Julius Caesar was assassinated; and we may admit that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus; but will some one be kind enough to tell us how the assassination of Caesar even tends to prove that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf?

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading If Christ had wrought the miracles attributed to him--if he had cured the maimed, the leprous, and the halt--if he had changed the night of blindness into blessed day--if he had wrested from the fleshless hand of avaricious death the stolen jewel of a life, and clothed again with throbbing flesh the pulseless dust, he would have won the love and adoration of mankind.