Chapter I · The Alchemist

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

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higher than, or over, something

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one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone

From this reading Magister Gustave Vanderlinden, astrologer and alchemist to that great Protestant Prince, His Highness Augustus, Elector of Saxony, sat somewhat gloomily in the laboratory of his house at Leipsic.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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

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

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someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

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in or near a particular place or position

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the month following July and preceding September

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Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

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in a beautiful manner

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Bound written or printed works.

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an alloy of copper and zinc

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showing who or what does the action

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of or relating to the sky

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a natural or artificial enclosed space

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plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

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a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

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a timepiece that shows the time of day

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a place off to the side of an area

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overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

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plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

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a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

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plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

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covered with a layer of dust

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of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

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a very dark black

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a citizen who has a legal right to vote

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either extremity of something that has length

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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cut or impressed into a surface

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Strictly particular and correct.

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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

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start firing a weapon

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enclose in or as if in a frame

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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

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an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

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a person of German nationality

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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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with gloom

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

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the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

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the solid part of the earth's surface

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the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

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

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

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From this reading Magister Gustave Vanderlinden, astrologer and alchemist to that great Protestant Prince, His Highness Augustus, Elector of Saxony, sat somewhat gloomily in the laboratory of his house at Leipsic.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

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how something is done or how it happens

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plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

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in a joyous manner

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any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

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of an obscure nature

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make or become more narrow or restricted

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near in time or place or relationship

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plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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held or filled or in use

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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plural of “oven” — kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

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plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

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perfected or made shiny and smooth

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ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

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metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

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plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

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an adherent of Protestantism

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a quarter of the circumference of a circle

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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

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plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

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an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

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plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

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Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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to a small degree or extent

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Maintained an upright posture.

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of the kind already mentioned

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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

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inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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crush together or collapse

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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a three-legged rack used for support

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In one corner stood a large furnace with two ovens, a tripod and pot, and a wide chimney above; on the shelves near, on the ground, and on the fire were all manner of vessels and pots and retorts of glass, of porcelain, and of metal.

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From this reading Magister Gustave Vanderlinden, astrologer and alchemist to that great Protestant Prince, His Highness Augustus, Elector of Saxony, sat somewhat gloomily in the laboratory of his house at Leipsic.

precisely as stated

From this reading The other end of the room was occupied by a large and fine clock of very exact workmanship, and two shelves of rare books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English, French, German, and High Dutch.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In one corner stood a large furnace with two ovens, a tripod and pot, and a wide chimney above; on the shelves near, on the ground, and on the fire were all manner of vessels and pots and retorts of glass, of porcelain, and of metal.

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

From this reading It was August, and the sun fell merrily through the diamond panes of the casements on to the dusty and mysterious objects which filled the high and narrow chamber.

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

From this reading In one corner stood a large furnace with two ovens, a tripod and pot, and a wide chimney above; on the shelves near, on the ground, and on the fire were all manner of vessels and pots and retorts of glass, of porcelain, and of metal.

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

From this reading It was August, and the sun fell merrily through the diamond panes of the casements on to the dusty and mysterious objects which filled the high and narrow chamber.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In one corner stood a large furnace with two ovens, a tripod and pot, and a wide chimney above; on the shelves near, on the ground, and on the fire were all manner of vessels and pots and retorts of glass, of porcelain, and of metal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In one corner stood a large furnace with two ovens, a tripod and pot, and a wide chimney above; on the shelves near, on the ground, and on the fire were all manner of vessels and pots and retorts of glass, of porcelain, and of metal.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Near by stood a large quadrant, beautifully engraved, a huge celestial globe swung in a frame of polished ebony, a small telescope of brass and wood, and a little desk or table covered with curious objects such as compasses, a large portion of loadstone, several seals, drawings, diagrams, and charts.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading The other end of the room was occupied by a large and fine clock of very exact workmanship, and two shelves of rare books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English, French, German, and High Dutch.