Chapter XLVIII · Chapter 48

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

(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 All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

any thing at all

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the act of giving

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

coins made of gold

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

go away from a place

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

by chance

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

a woman priest

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

on the contrary

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

any customary observance or practice

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

carry out

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the Oracle of the Holy Bottle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She then opened a fine large book, and as we gave our names one of her mystagogues with a gold pin drew some lines on it, as if she had been writing; but we could not see any characters.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

the act of creating written works

From this reading All I have to beg of you is that you leave us here your names in writing, in this ritual.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here below, in these circumcentral regions, we place the sovereign good, not in taking and receiving, but in bestowing and giving; so that we esteem ourselves happy, not if we take and receive much of others, as perhaps the sects of teachers do in your world, but rather if we impart and give much.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Do not trouble yourself about anything here, said the priestess to the friar; if you be but satisfied, we are.