used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
in the past
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
any thing at all
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
cause to be bored
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
cannot
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From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
fellow-creatures
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From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
set up or found
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
hapnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Hear my tale, nevertheless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
Lao-tsze
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From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
go away from a place
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hear my tale, nevertheless.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Hear my tale, nevertheless.
NinetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
express in words
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Hear my tale, nevertheless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
undisclosedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskloʊzd/
not made known
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he deemed the knowledge of the cup of immortality conducive to this end I cannot say, but the question doth not arise, for I do not possess it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
which person or people
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Our master, Lao-tsze,” began the old man, “forbids us to leave this world with anything undisclosed which may contribute to the advantage of our fellow-creatures.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
a late time of life
From this reading Ninety years ago, being a hunter, it was my hap to fall into the jaws of an enormous tiger, who bore me off to his cavern.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading I there found myself in the presence of two ladies, one youthful and of surpassing loveliness, the other haggard and wrinkled.
