Chapter II

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

from appearances alone

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

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

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

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

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

form a curve

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

special importance or significance

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

divisible by two

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

give expression to

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

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

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

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From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

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

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

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

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

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

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

not any; not one

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

without much difficulty

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

free from harm or evil

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

a state of acute pain

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

confined on all sides

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "And she may be surrounded by dangers--subject to every kind of suffering, and forced to endure a thousand indignities from which I have no power to rescue her," continued master Porphyry.

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

not mindful or attentive

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

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

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

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

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Eureka has a will which is not to be compelled--she will readily do that which is right--but no power on earth could bend her inclinations to an unjust purpose."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."

-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

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

From this reading How is it possible that one apparently so young should have acquired that force of expression, and depth of meaning, which breathes in every sentence you express."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There is a strength in your words," said the merchant, laying his hand upon the shoulder of his companion, "which there is no withstanding; and your looks are even more eloquent than your language.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "She _is_ surrounded by dangers," said the youth with emphasis--"dangers new and terrible to other minds; but of these she will think nothing, and of what she may be obliged to endure she will be equally regardless, as long as she is possessed with the conviction, that he for whom alone she suffers is not unmindful of the sacrifices she has made."