used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
Caiaphas
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From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
CONDEMNINGadjectiveUS /kənˈdemɪŋ/
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
conventsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənts/
plural of “convent” — a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
command with authority
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
DraconounUS /ˈdreɪkoʊ/
Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC)
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
divisible by two
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
EXERCISEDverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
law-giver
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From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
monasticismnounUS /məˈnæstəsɪzəm/
asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
not any; not one
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
a course of conduct
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
express in words
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
Tiberiusnoun
son-in-law of Augustus who became a suspicious tyrannical Emperor of Rome after a brilliant military career (42 BC to AD 37)
From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARE TO BE EXERCISED IN CONDEMNING.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
Trimalcion
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From this reading To oppose Caiaphas as a high priest, Draco as a judge, Trimalcion as a law-giver, Tiberius as an emperor,--that is a duty simple, direct, and clear, and gives no room for doubt.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading History and philosophy have eternal duties which are at the same time simple duties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the right to live apart, even with its objections and its abuse, must be demonstrated and handled carefully; monasticism is a human problem.
an affirmative
From this reading In speaking of convents, these homes of error but of innocence, of wanderings from the true path but of good intentions, of ignorance but of devotion, of torture but of martyrdom, we must almost always say yes and no.
