Chapter II

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

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

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

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From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

a man of refinement

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

a person of German nationality

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

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

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

adorned by inlays

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

increase the likelihood of

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

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From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

the force of workers available

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

preside over

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

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From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

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From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

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

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

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

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

dependable

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

confined on all sides

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

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

From this reading A plate-like ruffle surrounded that part of the body known in other men as the neck, but out of this arose a firm, honest face with a fair beard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

in the direction of

From this reading A short, thick-set asthmatic figure stept forward towards the young man.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A Dutch stove of coarse German manufacture, representing the world's history from the time of Adam and Eve to that of the Emperor Charles V. and Francis I., offered a solid support to that stout gentleman.

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From this reading In a room of moderate height, panelled in oak, but with broad round-paned windows, stood the Kurfuerst Frederic III. near an open writing-table ornamented with inlaid work and richly adorned with appropriate mottoes and allegorical figures.

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

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Pigavetta bowed deeply and said to the Prince: "I introduce to Your Highness the young artist, whom Your Highness empowered me to invite."