used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
by chance
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
express in words
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They have lost their belief, then?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is difficult to arrive at figures, sir, on such a question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it has been estimated that perhaps one in ten adults now has some semblance of what may be called active belief in a future existence.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Tell me, do they think their matrimonial differences will be adjusted over there, or what?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And the rest are prepared to let their lives be arranged in accordance with the belief of that tenth?” asked the Angel, surprised.
