Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

the condition of being secured to a base

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

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one or some or every or all without specification

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relating to or involving arithmetic

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

contrived by art rather than nature

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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

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the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

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suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

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an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

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plural of “discipline” — a branch of knowledge

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separate into parts or portions

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

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From this reading UNDER THE DRACHENFELS.

spoken with emphasis

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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

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to a considerable degree; very much

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quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

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

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

set up or found

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

characteristic of humanity

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in a currish manner; meanspiritedly

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of great significance or value

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

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

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

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strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

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

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motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

belonging to the person speaking

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-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

a brief written record

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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From this reading Without ignobly trusting the devices of artificial memory--far less slighting the pleasure and power of resolute and thoughtful memory--my younger readers will find it extremely useful to note any coincidences or links of number which may serve to secure in their minds what may be called Dates of Anchorage, round which others, less important, may swing at various cables' lengths.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

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

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possession of controlling influence

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for the most part

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

any competition

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plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

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express in words

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

get by special effort

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from appearances alone

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serve a purpose, role, or function

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plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

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tending to diminish or disparage

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move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

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a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

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

From this reading UNDER THE DRACHENFELS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

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

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

having intellectual depth

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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

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

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inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

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position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER THE DRACHENFELS.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

the act of using

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being of use or service

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of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

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precisely as stated

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And this--at first seemingly formal and arithmetical--division, will be found, as we use it, very singularly emphasized by signs of most notable change in the knowledge, disciplines, and morals of the human race.

used to ask for information about something

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

From this reading Without ignobly trusting the devices of artificial memory--far less slighting the pleasure and power of resolute and thoughtful memory--my younger readers will find it extremely useful to note any coincidences or links of number which may serve to secure in their minds what may be called Dates of Anchorage, round which others, less important, may swing at various cables' lengths.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Without ignobly trusting the devices of artificial memory--far less slighting the pleasure and power of resolute and thoughtful memory--my younger readers will find it extremely useful to note any coincidences or links of number which may serve to secure in their minds what may be called Dates of Anchorage, round which others, less important, may swing at various cables' lengths.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without ignobly trusting the devices of artificial memory--far less slighting the pleasure and power of resolute and thoughtful memory--my younger readers will find it extremely useful to note any coincidences or links of number which may serve to secure in their minds what may be called Dates of Anchorage, round which others, less important, may swing at various cables' lengths.

a late time of life

From this reading Thus, it will be found primarily a most simple and convenient arrangement of the years since the birth of Christ, to divide them by fives of centuries,--that is to say, by the marked periods of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and, now fast nearing us, twentieth centuries.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Without ignobly trusting the devices of artificial memory--far less slighting the pleasure and power of resolute and thoughtful memory--my younger readers will find it extremely useful to note any coincidences or links of number which may serve to secure in their minds what may be called Dates of Anchorage, round which others, less important, may swing at various cables' lengths.