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From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
apostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Christians are to pray to-night for Peter’s release from prison.”
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
the act of departing
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
HerodnounUS /ˈherəd/
king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The Christians are to pray to-night for Peter’s release from prison.”
by chance
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The Christians are to pray to-night for Peter’s release from prison.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
to-morrow
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From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
to-night
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From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
which person or people
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Herod, the wicked king, who killed the apostle James, John’s brother, has shut up Peter in prison for several days--and to-morrow he is going to put Peter to death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
a late time of life
From this reading THE GIRL WHO KNEW SHE WAS RIGHT (Acts 12) Once there was a girl, possibly about sixteen years of age, who lived with her father and mother in the dreadful days of the persecution against the early Christians.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One evening her mother said: “Rose, your father and I are going to a friend’s house to-night to pray.
