Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

later than; following

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

(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 After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

plural of “cameo” — engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

plural of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

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

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

set up or found

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

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From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

and nothing more

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

in a miserable manner

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

not any; not one

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

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

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

and nothing more

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

change to the contrary

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

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

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

express in speech

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

make square

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

not in physical motion

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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 You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

a lightweight cord

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

a special situation

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

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

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

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

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading After all, it seems a more uncertain science than astronomy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

precisely as stated

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

in or at the place that

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Under these circumstances, the right thing of course to do is to work out each character by the rules of metaphysical mathematics, and then to reverse the process and "prove" the result.

produce a literary work

From this reading But I never tried to extract the square root out of _any thing_ without failing miserably, and one can only speak, and act, and write according to one's light.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Comets _will_ appear, now and then, at abnormal times, and in places where they have no heavenly business; and people are still to be found, so very ill-regulated as to go right or wrong in opposition to all rules and precedents.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have found out already that you are only looking at a chaplet of cameos, with just enough of story to string them together.