Chapter XII

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

later than; following

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

chronologically misplaced

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

from appearances alone

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

having become fixed and definite in form

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

opinion or judgment

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

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From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

immediately past

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

a miniature model of something

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

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

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

worried and uneasy

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading But it strains the reader’s eyes to look so far afield.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

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

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

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

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

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

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

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

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

during the time that

From this reading Around the palace, he will notice, regiments of soldiers stand on guard, while, now and then, up or down the avenues of the well-laid-out city dash squadrons of light cavalry.

which person or people

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The sight will suggest to him that Rexopolis, at the crisis at which he views it, represents a microcosm in which all that is characteristic of Old-World monarchies finds physical expression—a restless and discontented people, an army half-hearted in its defence of the palace and what that building represents, mystery and misrepresentation and misery inside the king’s abode, and the wild mutterings of protest and warning outside the sacred precincts of an anachronistic cult.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will the reader permit us to place him somewhere between earth and sky two days after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred?

in the company of; together with

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.

but in spite of that

From this reading From this exalted position, and provided, as he is, with far-seeing eyes, he must observe, with more or less interest, that the streets of Rexopolis, the capital of Rexania, are thronged with crowds of people who move hither and thither with a restlessness apparently due to constrained excitement that has not yet crystallized into any set purpose.