Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

in addition

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

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

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

plural of “axiom” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

wanted intensely

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

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

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

for more time

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

expressing sorrow

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

not any; not one

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

and nothing more

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

shake, as from cold

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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 _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

carry out

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Instead of which, he looked at a part of his pictures through a prism, and at another part through a _camera obscura_.

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

From this reading In history we desire to be conversant with only the great, according to our notions of greatness: we take it as an affront, on such an invitation, to be conducted into the lecture-room, or to be desired to amuse ourselves in the study.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.

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

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

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

From this reading _Landor._ Believing no longer in magic and its charms, we still shudder at the story told by Tacitus, of those which were discovered in the mournful house of Germanicus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Southey._ Tacitus was also a great poet, and would have been a greater, had he been more contented with the external and ordinary appearances of things.

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

From this reading If the historian were as profuse of moral as of political axioms, we should tolerate him less: for in the political we fancy a writer is but meditating; in the moral we regard him as declaiming.