Dyspnea is usually caused by disorders of the lungs or heart (see Table: Some Causes and Features of Shortness of Breath). Pulmonary embolism (sudden blockage of an artery of the lung, usually by a blood clot) is a less common, but serious cause. However, such people may also develop another disorder.
A plenary indulgence means that by the merits of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, the full remission of the temporal punishment due to sacramentally forgiven sins is obtained. The person becomes as if just baptized and would fly immediately to heaven if he died in that instant.
sybaritic. adjective pleasure-loving, self-indulgent, hedonistic, champagne, luxurious, sensual, voluptuous, epicurean, bacchanalian, luxury-loving, Lucullan They have always lived a very sybaritic life.