used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
divisible by two
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
harenounUS /her/
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 This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
HatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
roused to anger
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
MahatmanounUS /məˈhɑːtmə/
(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
Mahatmas
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From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
not any; not one
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
prepense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
Sanscrit
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From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But not many people have met a Mahatma, at least to their knowledge.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
which person or people
From this reading Not many people know even who or what a Mahatma is.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The majority of those who chance to have heard the title are apt to confuse it with another, that of Mad Hatter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is even done of malice prepense (especially, for obvious reasons, if a hare is in any way concerned) in scorn, not in ignorance, by persons who are well acquainted with the real meaning of the word and even with its Sanscrit origin.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
