Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

being joined in close association

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

for the reason that

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They looked in his face and believed him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

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From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They looked in his face and believed him.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

with resolute determination

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

a message received and understood

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They looked in his face and believed him.

apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

delivered from danger

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

except for; apart from

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

in the near future

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

in a special manner

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

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

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading They looked in his face and believed him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

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

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

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From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading They heard the ring of his voice and were content both with him and his friend—with Cimon, _because_ he was his friend.

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

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

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

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

at the time that

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.

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

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

which person or people

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though he firmly declined to give any information as to who the chief criminal in his abduction was, and what the place of his confinement, and how he was rescued, the students were not offended—following the lead of Cornelius and a few others who had specially attached themselves to him, and to whom he had said that his silence was to save embarrassment to Cimon and other friends in their affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the one side were Malus and the Flacci with their host of dependents: on the other was Cimon, supported by all the influence and forces of Seti and Alexander, as well as by the good-will and prestige and family influence of both branches of the University, with which Aleph was now unboundedly popular.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The public interest grew exceedingly when it became plain, as it soon did, that the contest would not be between two individuals, but between two great parties.