Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

(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 The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

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

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

for the reason that

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

plural of “caste” — social status or position conferred by a system based on class

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

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

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

divisible by two

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

a social unit living together

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

immediately past

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

for the most part

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

any competition

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

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

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

carry out

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

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

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

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

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

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

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Especial interest belongs to these inquiries for us, because these religions are religions of the great Aryan race to which we belong.

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

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The people among whom they were introduced all used some dialect of the family of language to which our own belongs.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

a late time of life

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Even young readers will take an interest in such books as Clarke's Great Religions and Johnson's Oriental Religions, which are devoted to careful studies of them.

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

From this reading Our knowledge of the religion of the ancient Persians is principally derived from the Zendavesta, or sacred books of that people.

Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)

From this reading Eastern Mythology Zoroaster Hindu Mythology Castes Buddha Grand Lama During the last fifty years new attention has been paid to the systems of religion of the Eastern world, especially to that of Zoroaster among the Persians, and that which is called Brahmanism and the rival system known as Buddhism in the nations farther east.