Chapter XX

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

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

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

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

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

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plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

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

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

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

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

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

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

showing who or what does the action

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(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

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past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

the specified day of the month

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

the act of forming or establishing something

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something that happens at a given place and time

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widely known and esteemed

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

your parents

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

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

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

only a very short time before

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

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

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

plural of “individual” — a human being

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

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(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

an issue that is presented for formal disputation

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

on the contrary

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

the act of removing

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

express in words

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Our folks are accustomed to set this down to the Removal of the Deposits.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

the season of growth

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

carry out

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

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

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

up to a particular time

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

in truth; certainly

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

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

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.

treated with wax

From this reading But since that date, verily, like Jeshurun, it has waxed fat.

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

From this reading ANTIQUITIES OF QUODLIBET--MICHAEL GRANT'S TANYARD DESTROYED BY THE CANAL--CONSEQUENCES OF THIS EVENT--TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS TAKE UP THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE BOROUGH--ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATRIOTIC COPPERPLATE BANK--CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO AND FOLLOWED THAT MEASURE--MICHAEL GRANT'S OBJECTIONS TO IT.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Indeed, until that famous event, Quodlibet was, as one might say in common parlance, a place not worth talking about--it might hardly be remarked upon the maps.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was at the close of the year 1833, or rather, I should say, at the opening of the following spring, that our Borough of Quodlibet took that sudden leap to greatness which has, of late, caused it to be so much talked about.