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Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era
Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era

Chapter XIX · Surrounded by Prison Walls

Chapter XIX of Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era, “Surrounded by Prison Walls,” is here in full — 245 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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“Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”
On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.
As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.
It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.
The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.
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Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era

Chapter XIX · Surrounded by Prison Walls

Chapter XIX of Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era, “Surrounded by Prison Walls,” is here in full — 245 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/49 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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“Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”
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On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.
Line 3
As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.
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It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.
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The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Annas noun US /ˈænəz/

plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading “It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.”

doorkeeper noun US /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/

an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

From this reading “As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.”

honored adjective US /ˈɑːnərd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading “The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.”

portal noun US /ˈpɔːrtəl/

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading “As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.”

Rabbi noun US /ˈræbaɪ/

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading “The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.”

rendezvous noun US /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading “As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.”

stoning noun US /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/

the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)

From this reading “On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.”

worshippers noun US /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading ““Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.””

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

honored guest adjective + noun

In this reading “The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.”

Inner Circle adjective + noun

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

In this reading “On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.”

stirring events noun + noun counted as “stirring event”

In this reading “It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.”

high priest adjective + noun

a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine

In this reading “It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.”

into the anteroom preposition + article + noun counted as “into … anteroom”

In this reading “As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.”

rise again verb + particle

In this reading ““Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.””

plans for verb + particle counted as “plan for”

In this reading “It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.”

with pain preposition + noun

In this reading ““Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.””

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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Abdiel

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From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

AnnasnounUS /ˈænəz/

plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

anteroomnoun

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

Caiaphas

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

CirclenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

diesnounUS /daɪz/

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/

an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

ErrornounUS /ˈerər/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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 “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

guestnounUS /ɡest/

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

herspronounUS /hərz/

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

innnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

InneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/

located inward

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/

similar in quality or character

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

painnounUS /peɪn/

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

Saulus

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From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

Sheepmarket

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From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

Stephanos

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From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

stoningnounUS /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/

the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

thenceadverbUS /ðens/

from that place or that time

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

TruthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

unwontedadjective

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

Urim

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From this reading On the second evening after the stoning of Stephanos, the members of the Inner Circle of the _Urim_ gathered in their room near the inn of the Sheepmarket.

venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/

impressive by reason of age

From this reading The venerable Rabbi Abdiel was present, as the special and honored guest of Saulus.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading As they passed one by one through the long passage into the anteroom, and thence, as approved by the doorkeeper, through the narrow portal into their secret rendezvous, an unwonted interest was manifest in every face and feature.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It was known that Saulus had been in consultation with Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, his kindred, and that plans for stirring events had been made, the particulars of which were to be made known to them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

writhes

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From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading “Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,— The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among his worshippers.”

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