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From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
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From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
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From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
for the reason that
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
Boanerges
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From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR.
to come or go into
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
the act of departing
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
leadeth
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From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
and nothing more
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
PROFANEadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
PROFESSORSnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
PROVINGverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
SCRIPTURESnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
a male human offspring
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
thereat
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From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN:
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
uninspiredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərd/
having no intellectual or emotional or spiritual excitement
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading If any uninspired writer has been entitled to the name of Boanerges, or a son of thunder, it is the author of the following treatise.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”—Matthew 7:13, 14
