used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
(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 When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
deem to be
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
one or the other of two
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
elevatesverbUS /ˈeləveɪts/
third-person singular of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
Ideala
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
a brief written record
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
by chance
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
ProtestantsnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənts/
plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
express in words
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I go indifferently to either church, Protestant or Catholic, and am thankful when any note of music, or thrill of feeling in the voice, or noble sentiment, elevates me so that I can pray.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Sometimes I cannot pray for months together, and when I do it is generally to ask for something I want, not to praise or give thanks.
waverernoun
one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But I am told that both Catholics and Protestants consider me a weak waverer, and call me incorrigible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
at the time that
From this reading When I first knew Ideala her religious opinions were all unsettled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I neither believe nor disbelieve," she told me; "I am in a state of don't know; or perhaps it would be more exact to say that I both doubt and believe at one and the same time.
