Chapter VII

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

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From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

push for something

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

later than; following

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

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

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

for the reason that

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

be characteristic of

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

a person who collects things

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

capable of being imagined

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

deem to be

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

relating to the vicinity of the equator

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

serving as or based on evidence

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

become hard or harder

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

of great significance or value

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

a brief written record

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

possessive form of “poor” — people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

one of four equal parts

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

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From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

in like or similar manner

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

the season of growth

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading I consider the first storm of the spring to be always the most important, and similarly, the first matrimonial storm; the others all come from the same quarter.

coming after or following

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

sullen or moody

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

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From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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

From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

at the time that

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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From this reading When the Schulrath was gone, the poor's advocate took his sulky house-goddess into his arms, and plied her with every conceivable method of proof; with proofs derived from immemorial hearsay, partial proofs, evidential proof, proof on oath, and by logical deduction--every kind of proof wherewith one can harden one's own heart, or soften another's.

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

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But the whole of the evidence he adduced was useless.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is nothing which I observe and note down with more scrupulous and copious accuracy than two equinoctial periods, the matrimonial equinox when, after the honeymoon, the sun enters the constellation Libra (or the balance), and the meteorologic vernal equinox; because, by observing the weather which prevails at these two periods, I am enabled to prognosticate with surprising accuracy the nature of that which will characterise the succeeding season.

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From this reading A MATRIMONIAL PARTIE À LA GUERRE--LETTER TO THAT HAIR COLLECTOR, THE VENNER--SELF-DECEPTIONS--ADAM'S MARRIAGE SERMON--SHADOWING AND OVER-SHADOWING.