Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

in a charitable manner

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

dearly loved

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

being one more than seven

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

assemble or get together

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

engage in

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

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 A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

come together

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

not any; not one

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

by chance

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

for the most part

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

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

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

make an effort or attempt

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

which person or people

From this reading A CLERICAL SYMPOSIUM There is no law, supernatural or natural, forbidding us (who, if we have not many of the crosses, neither have we many of the pleasures of this life) from meeting sometimes, and carrying out St. Paul's prescriptions in the matter of hospitality.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Sometimes, indeed, my dear old friends object to face a drive of eight or ten miles on a cold night in winter; but the young fellows always come.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

the words that are spoken

From this reading I believe, indeed, his words--and he was a wise, kind saint--apply principally to bishops; but why should not we imitate our superiors afar off, and practise the kindly virtue?

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At least, these are my views, and acting upon them there is always an open door and a _Cead Milé Failté_ for a brother; and a few times in the year I try to gather around me my dear friends, and thus to cement those bonds of friendship that make life a little more pleasant, and, perhaps, may keep our memories green.

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

From this reading It is good to meet sometimes and exchange opinions; it softens the asperities of daily life, makes the young think reverently of the old, and the old charitably of the young.