Chapter VII

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

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

later than; following

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

dearly loved

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

past form of “bemoan” — regret strongly

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

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From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

disposed to please

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

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

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

without good reason

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

full of life and energy

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

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 The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

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

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

something you have to do

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

with honesty

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

refrain from harming

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

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From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

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

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Dulce est desipere in loco_—a Latin tag that assures us we may on occasions pleasantly unbend.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The Long Vacation, beloved of lawyers of ample means, bemoaned by those members of the junior bar to whom briefs—briefs lightly “marked” at that—are as angels’ visits, few and far between, was now dragging its weary course—and Mr. Storth had time enough and to spare on his hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

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

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

belonging to which person

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Sam Storth, the partner whom he was fool enough to at the same time trust implicitly and regard with a sort of good-humoured contempt, was essaying the gentle art, _desipere in loco_, after a fashion of his own, in a word, combining business with pleasure.

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

From this reading He would have liked to don that much-prized shooting-jacket and those knickerbockers that so fittingly displayed a calf whose proportions Sam surveyed with a proper pride, and to which he rightly conceived the costume of the courts failed to do adequate justice.

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

From this reading Edward Beaumont, as we have seen, was dreaming love’s young dream, than which we are all convinced there is nothing sweeter in this brief life of ours, and seeing visions of a glorious future rounded by the woolsack, and I know not what other suggestions of a lively imagination.