used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
brought into existence
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
at any time
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
set up or found
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
Gelong
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From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
LAMA'SnounUS /ˈlɑːməz/
possessive form of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
From this reading THE LAMA’S STORY.
LamasnounUS /ˈlɑːməz/
plural of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
Lhassa
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From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
Ringding
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From this reading “I am a Ringding, of the order of Gelong Lamas.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
Samdup
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From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
be seated
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LAMA’S STORY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAMA’S STORY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is neither a high rank nor a low one; but high enough to provide the outer forms of dignity, and low enough to avoid the snares of pride.
Tsiang
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From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have ever found contentment in the Middle Way.
in or at the place that
From this reading I was born in Lhassa,” Tsiang Samdup began, and then paused and got down on the rug, where he could sit cross-legged and be comfortable.
