an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
disorganizationnounUS /dɪˌsɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
divisible by two
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
INITIATIONnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading THE INITIATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
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 Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading The lethargy was more mental than physical.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The lethargy was more mental than physical.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lethargy was more mental than physical.
absolutely essential
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
new-born
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From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
organismnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
Sarthia
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From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
Sarthia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INITIATION.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The body needed but little care other than the proper nourishment and attention of any one in usual health.
VestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sarthia's physical organism had not become depleted by disease and suffering, and the disorganization that had commenced was checked by the magical agent that had been placed over it, even before Sarthia had entirely left it.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Days of weary watching, and toilsome care that the new-born Vestal would not be misled in her awakening thoughts, were necessary.
