Chapter XVII · The Brothers

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

later than; following

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

anew

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

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From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

subject to appointment

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

third-person singular of “chide” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

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

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

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From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a social unit living together

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

set up or found

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

excessively quick

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

young sheep

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

immediately past

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

go away from a place

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

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From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

engage in

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

come together

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

above and across; more than

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

by chance

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

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

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

up to a particular time

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

at the time that

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Moreover, as we have seen, the delay he had fixed was not a long one; and Lectoure, who was ignorant of the reason which could have induced his adversary to require it, had acceded to it without much difficulty.

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

From this reading --Shakespeare Our readers will perhaps have been surprised, that after the violent manner in which Paul had insulted Lectoure the day before, a meeting had not been appointed for the following morning; but Lieutenant Walter, who had been commissioned to regulate the conditions of the duel, together with Count d’Auray, had received from his commander directions to make every concession, saving on one point, and this was, that Paul would not meet Lectoure until the afternoon.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

past form of “yoke” — become joined or linked together

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Be angry as You will, it shall have scope; Ah, Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb That carries anger, as the flint bears fire-- Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, And straight is cold again.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The reason for this was, that the young captain felt, that until the time arrived when he should have wound up this strange drama, in which, having in the first instance mingled only as a stranger, he at last found himself in the position of the head of the family, his life belonged not to himself, and that he had not the right to risk it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And from henceforth When you are over earnest with your brother, He’ll think your mother chides, and leave you so.