Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

expected hopefully

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

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

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

for the reason that

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

the act of burning something

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

make up

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

only a very short time before

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

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

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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 On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

not any; not one

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

many times at short intervals

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

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

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

above and across; more than

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

by chance

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

the quality of being superior

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

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

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But SONOGUN had never thought of Heaven.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

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

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading AND now began for SONOGUN a time of moral stress and torture such as he had never anticipated.

an obvious truth

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading On the green table of life the cards fall in many ways, and the proud king often has to bow his head before the meek and unassuming ace.--BINNS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

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

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

which person or people

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Another philosopher, nameless, but illustrious, has declared, in burning words, that "Honesty is the best policy," best in some form, perhaps hardly understood now, but no less real because we are unable to appraise it in the current coin of the realm over which Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom may Heaven preserve, holds sway.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is an old saying, and perhaps (who knows?) a truism, that virtue is its own reward, not, perhaps, the reward that ambitious people look for, but the easy consciousness of superiority which comes to those who feel themselves to be on a higher level than the rest of the world, which struggles on a lower level.