Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

later than; following

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

any thing at all

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

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

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

relating to or characteristic of carnivores

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

plural of “euphemism” — an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

at any time

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

presently existing

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

feeding only on plants

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

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

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

without caution or prudence

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

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

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

express grief verbally

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

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 Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

not any; not one

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

and nothing more

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

inflected form of “parry” — impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

the local environment

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

go across or through

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

fraught with danger

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

subject to question

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

not in physical motion

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

consent reluctantly

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

moving very fast

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

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

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who succumb to the latter are ofttimes induced to lament that death does not come swift enough to kill their flesh, after their souls and intellects have been long since slain and consumed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

extravagant self-praise

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

moral weakness

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In the thick of the jungle the spirit rises and wanders free; there are no restraints or limits to its flight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

in or at the place that

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

which person or people

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The snares of civilized life--Faust's invocation--The dangers of the forest--Serpents--A perilous adventure--Carnivorous and herbivorous animals--The "sladan"--The man of the wood.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The dart, the trap, the attack of beast and reptile may be, with courage and calmness, averted or parried, but the evils which menace man, under the hypocritical euphemisms of Society (ever ready to vaunt its impeachableness) injure not only the body but, what is worse, the spirit.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.

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

From this reading The young man who incautiously ventures into the mysterious parts of Drury Lane--where vice and crime have a classical reputation--or strolls through the old Latin Quarter of Paris (where some of the streets are anything but safe to pass through), or who finds himself, for whatsoever reason you will, in one of those questionable labyrinths still existing in the most civilized Italian cities, would certainly not run less risk than in facing the dangers of the forest.