Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading [1] Mahatma, “great-souled.”

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

any person at all

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

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From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

one or the other of two

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

divisible by two

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

every person

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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

From this reading [1] Mahatma, “great-souled.”

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

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

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

the item at the end

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

not any; not one

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

not divisible by two

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

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From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

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From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

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try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everyone has seen a hare, either crouched or running in the fields, or hanging dead in a poulterer’s shop, or lastly pathetic, even dreadful-looking and in this form almost indistinguishable from a skinned cat, on the domestic table.

do one's shopping

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having skin of a specified kind

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

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

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.

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

From this reading It is one on which anybody interested in such matters can form an individual judgment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “One of a class of persons with preter-natural powers, imagined to exist in India and Thibet.”—_New English Dictionary_.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Like the Mahatma of this fable, he expresses no opinion as to the merits of the controversy between the Red-faced Man and the Hare that, without search on his own part, presented itself to his mind in so odd a fashion.