Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

of a light grey

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

the act of burning something

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

third-person singular of “calculate” — make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

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

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

superlative of “fancy” — not plain; decorative or ornamented

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far otherwise!

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

plural of “filament” — a very slender natural or synthetic fiber

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

come to pass

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

directed toward heaven or the sky

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

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

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

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

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Far otherwise!

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Not altogether so, however, does the Professor figure it.

the possibility of future success

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.

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

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

during the time that

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

which person or people

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

an established custom

From this reading 'In the living subject,' says he, 'change is wont to be gradual: thus, while the serpent sheds its old skin, the new is already formed beneath.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading ORGANIC FILAMENTS For us, who happen to live while the World-Phoenix is burning herself, and burning so slowly that, as Teufelsdroeckh calculates, it were a handsome bargain would she engage to have done 'within two centuries,' there seems to lie but an ashy prospect.

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

From this reading Little knowest thou of the burning of a World-Phoenix, who fanciest that she must first burn-out, and lie as a dead cinereous heap; and therefrom the young one start-up by miracle, and fly heavenward.