103
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From this reading 103.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
in addition
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
put or send forth
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
consociations
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From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
apart from; not including
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
a social unit living together
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
a message received and understood
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
without good reason
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
absolutely essential
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
not any; not one
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
others
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From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
express in words
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Furthermore, the spirits of that earth gave me information concerning the inhabitants, the nature of their consociations and other particulars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Further, that all on that earth know that they shall live after death; and that on this account they have no care for their body, except so far as is necessary for the sake of the life which they say is to endure and to serve the Lord; that for this reason also they do not bury the bodies of the dead, but cast them away, and cover them with branches of trees from the forest.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
vir
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From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
at the time that
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That they are little solicitous about food and raiment; that they live on the fruits and pulse which their earth produces; and that they are lightly clothed, being girt with a coarse skin or coat, which keeps out the cold.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They said that they live divided into families, every family apart from the others; thus, a man (_vir_) and wife with their children; and that these, when they unite in marriage, are separated from the house of the parents, and have no further care about it; wherefore the spirits from that earth appear in pairs.
