used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
BuddhistnounUS /ˈbuːdəst/
one who follows the teachings of Buddha
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
Dhammapada
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From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sybell is so self-centred."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
Loftus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
Newhaven
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From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
self-centredadjective
limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
From this reading Sybell is so self-centred."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sybell is so self-centred."
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
Sybell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sybell is so self-centred."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
at the time that
From this reading "I am always bored to death when I go there.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Perhaps one of the reasons why Lady Newhaven and Sybell Loftus did not "get on" was owing to a certain superficial resemblance between them.
Wilderleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a fool be associated with a wise man all his life, he will perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup.--_Buddhist Dhammapada_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't think what takes you to Wilderleigh," said Lady Newhaven to Rachel.
