Monday, April 15, 2013

Understanding The Word

Vocabulary that was important to define:

Ascetic (Pg 11 " And the ascetic stood under his shoulders and legs and no longer froze,..")
-Is a person who completely dedicates his or her life to follow a religion or an idea by living a simple life without pleasures or material satisfaction.
   
Heron ( Pg 12 " ... used heron language, died a heron´s death.")
-A long legged and necked bird.



Endeavors (Pg 12 "...made the same endeavors.")
-To make an effort or try something.


Onerous (Pg 12 "... again felt into the torment of the onerous life cycle.")
-Oppressive or having obligations.

Nirvana (Pg 14 " He is sixty years old and has not attained Nirvana.")
-Being in a place or state that is free of pain and worry.


Indebted ( Pg 19 " This fruit, for which we are already indebted to Gotama...")
-Obligated to do a favor for someone in return of their kindness or other favor.


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