Chapter XII

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

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

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

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

someone who takes vengeance

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

exhale hard

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

put or send forth

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

an old word for “before”

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

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From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

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

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

plural of “intercept” — the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

not any; not one

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

many times at short intervals

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

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

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

literature in metrical form

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

established or prearranged unalterably

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

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From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading For my own part I protest I am no believer in presentiments.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

not in physical motion

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

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

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In the present instance the maxim, I think, is contradicted by our individual convictions and general experience.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

plural of “tread” — a step in walking or running

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Poets, no doubt, lay their foundations on a basis of truth, but, as befits their profession, do not scruple to raise a superstructure in magnificent disproportion to the limits of their ground-plan.

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

not seen or perceived

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

unsupported by other evidence

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

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

From this reading SHADOWS “Coming events cast their shadows before,” says a favourite adage of that proverbial philosophy which is often so quaint and truthful, sometimes so contradictory and far-fetched.

during the time that

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

which person or people

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.

but in spite of that

From this reading That is a beautiful fiction of poetry, completely unsubstantiated by the prosaic events of life, which represents the predestined sufferer as one who “Still treads the shadow of his foe,” while the arm of the avenger, uplifted though unseen, intercepts the light of heaven ere yet its blow descends.