Chapter IX · LOVE v. LAW

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

(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 Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

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

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

placed in a grave

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

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

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a female human offspring

From this reading The Lawyer's Daughter.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

plural of “incentive” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

communication between individuals

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The Lawyer's Daughter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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 Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

take in marriage

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

absolutely essential

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

impressive in appearance

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

on one occasion

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

a course of conduct

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

for each

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

filled with shade

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

express in words

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

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

From this reading The Lawyer's Daughter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

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

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

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From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

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

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

at the time that

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

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

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

a Caucasian

From this reading Notwithstanding all that we hear said against castle-building, how few among the unbought pleasures of life are so amusing, nor are we certain that these shadowy speculations--these “white lies” that we tell to our own conscience--are not so many incentives to noble deeds and generous actions.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading Ay! marry--they have wiles, Compared to which, our schemes are honesty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But if “castle-building” be so pleasurable when a mere visionary scheme, what is it when it comes associated with all the necessary conditions for accomplishment,--when not alone the plan and elevation of the edifice are there, but all the materials and every appliance to realize the conception?

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading These “imaginary conversations” lift us out of the jog-trot path of daily intercourse, and call up hopes and aspirations that lie buried under the heavy load of wearisome commonplaces of which life is made up, and thus permit a man, immersed as he may be in the fatigues of a profession, or a counting-house, harassed by law, or worried by the Three per Cents, to be a hero to his own heart at least for a few minutes once a week.