Chapter X

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From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

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

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

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

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

the sixth month of the civil year; the twelfth month of the ecclesiastic year in the Jewish calendar (in February and March)

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

(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 I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading S. T. C.

give encouragement to

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

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

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

a text browser

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

plural of “mole” — the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading S. T. C.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

that is looked for

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

the season of growth

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading S. T. C.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

a special situation

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _1814-1818_ Lynx amid moles! had I stood by thy bed, Be of good cheer, meek soul!

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

in a visible manner

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

during the time that

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

which person or people

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading [Sidenote: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY] The first man of science was he who looked into a thing, not to learn whether it could furnish him with food, or shelter, or weapons, or tools, or ornaments, or _playwiths_, but who sought to know it for the gratification of _knowing_; while he that first sought to _know_ in order to _be_ was the first philosopher.

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

From this reading I would have said: I see a hope spring from that humble fear.

but in spite of that

From this reading I have read of two rivers passing through the same lake, yet all the way preserving their streams visibly distinct--if I mistake not, the Rhone and the Adar, through the Lake of Geneva.