Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

(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 Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

in addition

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

make reference to

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

carefully weighed

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

(Greek mythology) founder of Troy

From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

two items of the same kind

From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

divisible by two

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

the act of giving

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

something you have to do

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a strong liking

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

express in words

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

From this reading His testimony is this, in the eleventh book:— “_Stetimus tela aspera contra_, _Contulimusque manus_: _experto credite_, _quantus_ _In clypeum adsurgat_, _quo turbine torqueat hastam_.

-ing form of “undervalue” — assign too low a value to

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

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From this reading _Si duo præterea tales Inachias venisset ad urbes_ _Dardanus_, _et versis lugeret Græcia fatis_.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

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

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

which person or people

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Virgil (whom Segrais forgot to cite) makes Diomede give him a higher character for strength and courage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.

a late time of life

From this reading Having first concluded that our poet did for the best in taking the first character of his hero from that essential virtue on which the rest depend, he proceeds to tell us that in the ten years’ war of Troy he was considered as the second champion of his country, allowing Hector the first place; and this even by the confession of Homer, who took all occasions of setting up his own countrymen the Grecians, and of undervaluing the Trojan chiefs.

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From this reading Thus far Segrais, in giving the preference to piety before valour; I will now follow him where he considers this valour or intrepid courage singly in itself; and this also Virgil gives to his Æneas, and that in a heroical degree.