Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

past form of “advantage” — give an advantage to

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

on or to one side

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

carefully weighed

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

your usual mood

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

divisible by two

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

having or given a form or shape

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

set up or found

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

capable of being imagined

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

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

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

engage in

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hear me therefore with attention.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

and nothing more

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

the local environment

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

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

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

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

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

moved around an axis or center

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

characterized by variety

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

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

From this reading “‘I have diligently considered the position of the earth and sun, and formed innumerable schemes in which I changed their situation.

which person or people

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

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

From this reading If the task of a king be considered as difficult, who has the care only of a few millions, to whom he cannot do much good or harm, what must be the anxiety of him on whom depends the action of the elements, and the great gifts of light and heat!

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I have sometimes turned aside the axis of the earth, and sometimes varied the ecliptic of the sun; but I have found it impossible to make a disposition by which the world may be advantaged; what one region gains, another loses, by any imaginable alteration, even without considering the distant parts of the solar system with which we are unacquainted.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE ASTRONOMER LEAVES IMLAC HIS DIRECTIONS “‘Hear, therefore, what I shall impart, with attention such as the welfare of a world requires.