Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

anew

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Perhaps my old friend would not have been tired,” I replied, “if he had had you as his interpreter.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Perhaps my old friend would not have been tired,” I replied, “if he had had you as his interpreter.

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

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading But Clemens would not resume his seat.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Perhaps my old friend would not have been tired,” I replied, “if he had had you as his interpreter.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading “Perhaps my old friend would not have been tired,” I replied, “if he had had you as his interpreter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

immediately past

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

the act of departing

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

engage in

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

the act of departing politely

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

by chance

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Perhaps my old friend would not have been tired,” I replied, “if he had had you as his interpreter.

take up or begin anew

From this reading But Clemens would not resume his seat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

express in words

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

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From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading But Clemens would not resume his seat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

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

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

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From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

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

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

precisely as stated

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

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

From this reading SILANUS BECOMES A CHRISTIAN It was very late, but I was unwilling to say farewell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

belonging to which person

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the last two or three hours, Clemens had in some strange way so associated himself with my thoughts of Scaurus that I now began to feel as though, in parting from my new friend, I should be parting from the old one—whose living self I should perhaps not see again in Tusculum and whose likeness I was leaving in Nicopolis.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”

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

From this reading But Clemens would not resume his seat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Quoting Scaurus’s words with a kindly smile, “It takes a great deal,” he said, “to make you ‘tired of books’.”