Chapter VII · Philosophy Vanquished

(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 Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

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

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

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

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

cause to be bored

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

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

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

travel across or pass over

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

extremely painful

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

a social unit living together

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

set up or found

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

usually; as a rule

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

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

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

the force of workers available

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

above and across; more than

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

have in common

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

in a special manner

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

feeling self-importance

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

extremely painful

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

interact in a certain way

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading One night, some months before Clara’s final return from Stonybrook, the doctor returned home weary and “cross,” as he said.

at the time that

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their torturing the piano was something endless and excruciating, but the doctor bore all domestic annoyances with the kind, long-suffering spirit that characterized the good family man—the great man, indeed—that he really was.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

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

From this reading When they do their full share of this work, there will be found in history many pigmies that would have swelled to colossi under the pens of their own sex; for their claims to the honor of greatness as moral forces will be judged by the way they treat women, specially and generally.

produce a literary work

From this reading Women are beginning to see the folly of allowing their “lords” to write the biographies of great men, and are gradually taking the task upon themselves.

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

From this reading To the twins this used to mean that he was not in the humor to enjoy their clambering over him; but they felt themselves young ladies now, and “cross” meant that the doctor hoped they had done their piano practising during the day.