used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
anew
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
(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 For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
incarnateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrnət/
make concrete and real
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
Jorsen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
a course of conduct
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
self-murder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
thenceforward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Fate is turning my pride to its hammer and beating it out of me.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading For thus in the long history of the soul it serves all our vices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is, Jorsen taught me the elements of these things; he set my feet upon the path which thenceforward, having the sight, I have been able to follow for myself.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
which person or people
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Perhaps I, or that part of me then incarnate, was a tyrant in those days, and this is why now I must be so humble.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
an affirmative
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE ROAD Now, as I have hinted, under the teaching of Jorsen, who saved me from degradation and self-murder, yes, and helped me with money until once again I could earn a livelihood, I have acquired certain knowledge and wisdom of a sort that are not common.
