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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
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.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
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.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
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!"
cumnounUS /kʌm/
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
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.
endeavouring
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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.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
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.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
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.
HOMUNCULI
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From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.
how
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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.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
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.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
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.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
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.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
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.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
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.
out-trick
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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.
PLAUTUSnounUS /ˈplaʊtəs/
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.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
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.
quanti
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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.
recogito
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From this reading HOMUNCULI quanti sunt, cum recogito.*--PLAUTUS.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
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.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
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.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
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.
sufficesverbUS /səˈfaɪsɪz/
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.
sunt
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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.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
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.
Vargrave
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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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
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!"
