Chapter IV

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

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

how long something has existed

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

have

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

carefully weighed

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

grow worse

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

feel grief

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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 He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

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

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

and nothing more

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

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From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

with speed

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CONTINUES TO GRIEVE AND MUSE At this time the sound of music proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

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

From this reading The old man went away sufficiently discontented to find that his reasonings had produced the only conclusion which they were intended to prevent.

belonging to which person

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The prince, whose views were extended to a wider space, could not speedily quiet his emotions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration: whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or that, finding ourselves in age less regarded, we less regard others; or, that we look with slight regard upon afflictions to which we know that the hand of death is about to put an end.

a late time of life

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He had been before terrified at the length of life which nature promised him, because he considered that in a long time much must be endured; he now rejoiced in his youth, because in many years much might be done.