Chapter I

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From this reading 9.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

on a floor below

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

of or relating to or in the style of a musical fugue

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)

From this reading Herodotus, V.

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

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

in an impious manner

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

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

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

on the contrary

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

a male human offspring

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

not yet brought into existence

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading The man, the nation that can sneer at unborn loves and unborn enthusiasms is as if a father should kick his son downstairs, unnatural.

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 Herodotus, V.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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

From this reading _Being a fugal variation on the Author’s Preface, which follows_ We do ill, if we fail in veneration for the future—rather, we do impiously, for we beget it, and it is of our blood.

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From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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

From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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

From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.

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

From this reading γένοιτο δ’ ἂν πᾶν ἐν τῷ μακρῷ χρόνῷ.