Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

later than; following

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

anew

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

the act of burning something

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

a visual display of information

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

without deviation

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

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From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

lying between two extremes in time or space or state

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

immediately past

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

something that is lost

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

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

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

in motion

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

not any; not one

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

a brief written record

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

above and across; more than

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

go across or through

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

with speed

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

try to get or reach

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

express a supposition

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

carry out

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We will then suppose that it is about the first of January, 1677, three months after the circumstances detailed in the last chapter.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We take no note of time but by its loss.”

in or at the place that

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

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

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Availing ourselves of this privilege, we will pass rapidly over the events which occurred subsequently to the burning of Jamestown, and again resume the narrative where it more directly affects the fortunes of Hansford and Virginia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A romance thus becomes a moving panorama, where the prominent objects of interest pass in review before the eyes of the spectator, and not an atlas or chart, where the toiling student, with rigid scrutiny must seek the latitude and longitude of every object which meets his view.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.

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

From this reading _Young._ It is permitted to the story teller, like the angels of ancient metaphysicians, to pass from point to point, and from event to event, without traversing the intermediate space or time.