used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
BaptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The gift would be better without it.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
carouses
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From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
Chand
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From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
deceivernoun
someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The gift would be better without it.”
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
inheritornounUS /ˌɪnˈherətər/
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
marsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
Nihál
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From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
on the contrary
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
TemptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
a special situation
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
at the time that
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
which person or people
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “But, to my mind,” observed crafty Temptation, “this pale pearl set between the ruby and the diamond rather mars the beauty of the whole ornament.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The gift would be better without it.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The gift would be better without it.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” replied the exulting Nihál Chand,—who, when he passed the waters of Baptism, had assumed the new name of Christian; “it is a glorious thing to be made an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven!”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Yet it adds to its value,” observed Nihál Chand; “is not the health of the soul a thing to be prized?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your health is most perfect,” said the crafty deceiver; “he who carouses at a banquet cares not to put medicine into his cup.
