used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
dualitynounUS /duːˈæləti/
being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
set up or found
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
not in action or at work
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
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 while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
spirit-world
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From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading His creed taught him that everything in nature and art was a duality in unity.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cannibal, I found from him, as, indeed I had had many previous opportunities of observing, was a most fanatical believer in spirits and the spirit-world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To while away idle hours, I had many conversations with the old priest on the subject of the religion of his countrymen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, that everything had two kinds of life, physical and spiritual.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading These two were but one in this visible existence, but at death the physical nature returned to earth, while the spiritual, retaining the form of the physical, lived on in another world.
