Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers

From this reading His Arethusa in _Philaster_ expresses it in a nutshell:

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

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

plural of “birth” — the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

terminate

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

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(philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

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

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

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

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading His Arethusa in _Philaster_ expresses it in a nutshell:

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

an established custom

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

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

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

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plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

too obvious to be doubted

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His Arethusa in _Philaster_ expresses it in a nutshell:

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

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

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

how something is done or how it happens

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

mean or intend to express or convey

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involving the mind or an intellectual process

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based on the meter as a standard of measurement

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

the shell around the kernel of a nut

From this reading His Arethusa in _Philaster_ expresses it in a nutshell:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

go across or through

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plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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

From this reading His Arethusa in _Philaster_ expresses it in a nutshell:

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

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

of or relating to rhetoric

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express in words

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

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

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

have in common

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

not in physical motion

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the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

how something is done or how it happens

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trying something to find out about it

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

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(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 Nature 'loves not to be questioned, why she did this or that, but has her ends, and knows she does well.'

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

From this reading BEAUMONT'S MENTAL HABIT From passages in the indubitable metrical manner and rhetorical style of Beaumont we pass to a still further test by which to determine his share in doubtful passages--I mean his stock of ideas.

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

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

belonging to which person

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Critics have long been familiar with the determinism of his philosophy of life.

but in spite of that

From this reading If destiny (to whom we dare not say, Why didst thou this?) have not decreed it so, In lasting leaves (whose smallest characters Was never altered yet), this match shall break.-- We are ignorant of the 'crosses of our births.'