Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

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From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

the state of being false or untrue

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

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

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

and nothing more

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

set down according to a plan

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

engage in

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

on one occasion

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

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From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

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From this reading I am convinced that he did that from ‘self-laceration,’ from the self-laceration of falsity, for the sake of the charity imposed by duty, as a penance laid on him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

in or at or to some place

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

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

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

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

From this reading It’s just one’s neighbors, to my mind, that one can’t love, though one might love those at a distance.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I could never understand how one can love one’s neighbors.

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

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

at the time that

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I once read somewhere of John the Merciful, a saint, that when a hungry, frozen beggar came to him, he took him into his bed, held him in his arms, and began breathing into his mouth, which was putrid and loathsome from some awful disease.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Rebellion “I must make you one confession,” Ivan began.