Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

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

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

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

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

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

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

have

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

without doubt or question

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

get the meaning of something

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

greatly pleased

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

true confidential information

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

causing envy

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

at a previous time

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

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

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

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

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

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

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

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From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

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

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

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

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

and nothing more

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

made less severe or intense

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

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

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

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

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

a state of acute pain

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

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

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

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

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It is easier to bear suffering when one clearly understands all its causes, and distinguishes just how great a part of it is inevitable and how great a part may be avoided or mitigated.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.

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

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

at the time that

From this reading Orsino was not in an enviable frame of mind when he left the hotel.

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

From this reading In the present case there was much in the situation which it passed his power to analyse or comprehend.

during the time that

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He still possessed the taste for discovering motives in the actions of others as well as in his own, but many months of a busy life had dulled the edge of the artificial logic in which he had formerly delighted, while greatly sharpening his practical wit.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Artificial analysis supplies from the imagination the details lacking in facts, but common sense needs something more tangible upon which to work.