Chapter V

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

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

(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 It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

in addition

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is altogether unimportant which fancy comes uppermost.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading It is altogether unimportant which fancy comes uppermost.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

delicately beautiful

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It is altogether unimportant which fancy comes uppermost.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

in addition

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

mix together different elements

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

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From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

possessive form of “paper” — a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

anything indispensable

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

carry out

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

a government tax on imports or exports

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

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

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

possessive form of “treasury” — the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading It is not requisite, however, for this reason, that they should all be packed into one paragraph, like a daily paper's report of one of Mr. Morrill's speeches on the Tariff, or a Secretary of the Treasury's Report.

interact in a certain way

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

without awareness

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

not important

From this reading It is altogether unimportant which fancy comes uppermost.

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

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading It is altogether unimportant which fancy comes uppermost.

the act of using

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This view of the matter relieves me also from the necessity of formal arrangement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

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

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And it may be proper to remark at the outset that, though the dreams whereof I propose to treat are sufficiently distinct in their kind, it is desirable, in the practical use of them, to run them one into another--to fuse them unconsciously as it were, without being over-nice as to the point at which one ends and another begins.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You shall have each dainty conceit served up in its own dish, so that, furthermore by the way, you can take them in such order as suits your own good pleasure.