Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

(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 It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

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

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

of short duration or distance

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

brought together in one place

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

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

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

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

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

the force of workers available

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

as follows

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

absolutely essential

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

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

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

manifest or bring back

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

only a very short time before

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

for a short time

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

precisely as stated

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It suffices, therefore, very shortly to repeat what the reader has already gathered from what has gone before; namely, that the question at issue was one which has happened often enough in all governments,--one on which the Cabinet was divided, and in which the weaker party was endeavouring to out-trick the stronger.

at the time that

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"

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

From this reading IT is obvious that for many reasons we must be brief upon the political intrigue in which the scheming spirit of Lord Vargrave was employed.

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

From this reading It would, indeed, be scarcely possible to preserve the necessary medium between too plain a revelation and too complex a disguise.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading * "When I reflect, how great your little men are in their own consideration!"