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From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
acquist
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From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
ALAnounUS /ˈælə/
a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
BirthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “birth” — the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
brought into existence
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
Chirichillo
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From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
CINTOK
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From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
ContagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
divisible by two
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
with resolute determination
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
indwellingadjective
existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
Ippolito
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From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
Islamismnoun
a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
luckieradjectiveUS /ˈlʌkiər/
comparative of “lucky” — occurring by chance
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
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 The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
Metempsychosisnoun
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
MourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
Nievo
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From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
not any; not one
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
many times at short intervals
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
a human being
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
the act of punishing
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
a safe place
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
reliveverbUS /riˈlɪv/
experience again, often in the imagination
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
retakes
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From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
Sakai
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From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
Sakai's
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From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
Sakais
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From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
TENAC
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From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
TherapeuticadjectiveUS /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/
tending to cure or restore to health
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
in the direction of
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Although less learned and although they have but a vague intuition of the idea relating to the soul immortality, the Sakais do not refuse the theory of reward or punishment hereafter.
VenerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
at the time that
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading According to them the spirit freed from the body wanders about in the air and often, in a transitory way, retakes a corporal form in the shape of certain animals (more especially the tiger, for which reason the terrible beast is respected as almost sacred by them) or it takes refuge in certain herbs which thus acquist healing properties.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The beliefs and superstitions of the Sakais--Metempsychosis--The Evil Spirit--Superstition among savages and ignorance among civilized people--The two sources of life--The wind --The ALA priest and physician--The scientific vigil--Venerable imposture!-- TENAC and CINTOK[16]--Therapeutic torture--Contagion--A Sakai's death--The deserted village--Mourning--Births--Fire--Intellectual darkness--The Sakais and Islamism.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The good notary Chirichillo, born in the fervid fancy of Ippolito Nievo firmly believed that the many tribulations of his modest life would be compensated one day by God, and that this recompense would be a second birth, when he would relive in another person, under another name and under a luckier star.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In no case will a Sakai willingly kill, wound or lay a trap for the animals he thinks consecrated by the indwelling of a spirit, this is so true that even whilst preparing one of the usual traps for catching big game he will turn himself towards the thickest part of the forest and murmur, "this is not for thee" to warn the tiger to be on his guard.
