Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

in addition

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

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

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

for the reason that

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

twice as great or many

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

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

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

past form of “quadruple” — increase fourfold

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

express in words

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

plural of “subtitle” — translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

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

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

a special situation

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

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

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

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

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

past form of “triple” — increase threefold

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

two times

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In magazine form "The Solitary" appeared under the title of "Gregory's Island."_ "The dream of Pharaoh is one.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

an old word for “to”

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

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

From this reading And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established."...

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words: Behind three or four subtitles and changes of time, scene, characters, this tale of strong hearts is one.

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

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."

a late time of life

From this reading The seven kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one....

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And for that the tale is tripled or quadrupled unto you three or four times (the number will depend); it is because in each of its three or four aspects--or separate stories, if you insist--it sets forth, in heroic natures and poetic fates, a principle which seems to me so universal that I think Joseph would say of it also, as he said to the sovereign of Egypt, "The thing is established of God."