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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
237
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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
238
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From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
in addition
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
Anātha
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From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
Apaṇṇaka
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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
clothing in general
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
garlands
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From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
hereticsnounUS /ˈherətɪks/
plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
the act of retaining something
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
ten 10s
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
Jetavana
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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
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 For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
Mendicants
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From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the five hundred heretics, friends of the Merchant.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
ointments
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From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
Piṇḍika
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From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
Sāvatthi
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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For one day, we are told, Anātha Piṇḍika the merchant took five hundred heretics, friends of his, and had many garlands and perfumes and ointments and oil and honey and molasses and clothes and vestments brought, and went to Jetavana.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What was the circumstance concerning which this tale arose?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
Wihāra
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From this reading No. 1.--Holding to the Truth.[237] This discourse on the True (Apaṇṇaka), the Blessed One delivered while at the Jetavana Wihāra, near Sāvatthi.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading And saluting the Blessed One, he offered him garlands and other things, and bestowed medicines and clothes on the Order of Mendicants, and sat down in a respectful and becoming manner on one side of the Teacher.[238] And those followers of wrong belief also saluted the Blessed One, and sat down close to Anātha Piṇḍika.
