used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
for the reason that
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still he never told me this.
How
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From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
Jorsen
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From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
MahatmanounUS /məˈhɑːtmə/
(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
Mahatmas
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From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still he never told me this.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Still he never told me this.
not any; not one
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
others
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From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he never told me this.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still he never told me this.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I repeat that I am ignorant if there are such people as Mahatmas, though if so I think Jorsen must be one of them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I am no member of any mystic brotherhood, and, as I have explained, no Mahatma, although I have called myself thus for present purposes because the name is a convenient cloak.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Still he never told me this.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What he has told is that every individual spirit must work out its own destiny quite independently of others.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How I followed it does not matter, nor could I teach others if I would.
