Chapter V

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From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

later than; following

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

cause to be bored

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

to or in any or all places

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

extremely

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "With our most gracious Lord!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "With our most gracious Lord!"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "With our most gracious Lord!"

in motion

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "With our most gracious Lord!"

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

members of a governing board

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

a special situation

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

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From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

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

From this reading On the high road two sedan-bearers went jogging off at a short gallop between the supporting poles of their leather die.[112] He made after them,--their load, he thought, must be far lighter to them than a whole country and its sceptre, both which, however, a regent knows how to balance, as a juggler does a sword, dancing, on the nose, on the teeth, everywhere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They bore, however, the heaviest thing in the world, beneath which cities, thrones, and continents have often broken down.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you moving round with at such a rate?" he asked.

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

From this reading It was January,--it is, however, quite in accordance with the æsthetic and artistic tricks wherewith an author so extraordinarily excites the expectation of his readers, that I do not divulge what it was of January that sat in the bounding litter, until I utter the next word.