Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

later than; following

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

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

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

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

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

emotionally hardened

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

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From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

in or to another place

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

divisible by two

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

the peak of a hill

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

plural of “hovel” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

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

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

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 MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

the force of workers available

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

come into possession of

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

located far away spatially

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

morally degraded

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

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

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

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

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

very small

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

not known

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Buddhism seems, in fact, to have left its mark upon Tibet in the manner of some great flood.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading Monasteries seem to vary in character as they vary in size.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading This is a pure generalisation, and doubtless men, holy after their lights, often live in remote hovels, and in the chiefer centres religion may often be dreamy or callous, and sordid vices be not unknown.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.

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

From this reading MONASTERIES: FORAGING IN MONASTERIES: A DREAM There were at least two fair-sized monasteries which during the next few days we visited to obtain supplies.

during the time that

From this reading Here on a lone hilltop stands a tiny monastery stagnant, like some small pool left by the flood, the monks few in number, their persons sordid, their minds vacant, and what remains of their religion stale or even polluted; while elsewhere in larger monasteries religion is clearer and more vital, and life less stagnant.