used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
anew
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what is that?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
Atom-producer
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From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
apart from; not including
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
forbore
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From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I can see that at a glance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what is that?"
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
make reference to
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
non-existent
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From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see that at a glance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
express a supposition
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And what is that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The eternal consciousness of Memory--" he replied--"God can not forget,--and in consequence of this, His creatures _may_ not!"
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
(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 I forbore to reply, but I suppose my face betrayed my thoughts, for the cynical smile I knew so well played round his mouth as he looked at me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what is that?"
at the time that
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
which person or people
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I go beyond your patience, do I not!" he said, laughing again--"When I mention God,--who is declared by certain scientists to be non-existent except as a blind, indifferent natural Force or Atom-producer;--you are bored!
