used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Is that wicked?" asked Marjon.
for the reason that
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
covetsverbUS /ˈkʌvəts/
third-person singular of “covet” — wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
dearly loved
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
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 "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The things longed for will not satisfy them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
Marjon
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From this reading Is that wicked?" asked Marjon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
come into possession of
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
over-ambitious
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From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The things longed for will not satisfy them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The things longed for will not satisfy them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
thirstsnounUS /θɜːrsts/
plural of “thirst” — a physiological need to drink
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
at the time that
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
which person or people
From this reading But that which he covets comes not to the jealous one, nor power to him who thirsts for it, nor honor to the over-ambitious.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Is that wicked?" asked Marjon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But why is it so intolerable to think that another will obtain that which we hold dear?
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "It is not wicked to long for love or power or honor, when those things are our due because of our being wise and good.
