Chapter XXXI · From Syracuse to Macedon

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

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

how long something has existed

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

(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 He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

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

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 BC)

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

plural of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

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

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

at any time

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

the organ of sight

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

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

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

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

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

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

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

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

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

kept in good condition

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

a person skilled in mathematics

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

the force of workers available

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

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

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

the next day

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

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

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

and nothing more

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

reflecting optimism

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

be seated

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

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

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

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

From this reading He, however, maintained to the full all his powers, both physical and mental.

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

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

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

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

at the time that

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

during the time that

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was alert and active on his feet, scarcely ever seemed to require any rest, and not only enjoyed a healthy appetite, but could, when occasion required, sit up late and join the young bloods of the day in a carouse, without seeming to feel any ill effects upon the morrow.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading In appearance his eye was bright, his cheek rosy, while his face, although wrinkled, was not by any means wrinkled to excess.

a late time of life

From this reading Archimedes, the great mathematician, was a little old man, now nearly ninety years of age.

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

From this reading He still seemed to have in his frame the strength of a man not much over fifty, while his brain was by far brighter and clearer than that of any of the young men of the more modern schools.