Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

later than; following

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

(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 "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

react verbally

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

in bodily form

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

terminate

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

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From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

true confidential information

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

separation into component parts

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

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

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

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

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

immediately past

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

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

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

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

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

impressive in appearance

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

a brief written record

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

on one occasion

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

third-person singular of “presuppose” — take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

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

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The shell must break before the bird can fly.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

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

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

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

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

third-person singular of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation

From this reading The breaking of the shell might seem, at first sight, total destruction, but the forthcoming of the bird transforms the conception of decay into a conception of new birth.

corresponding exactly

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

up to a particular time

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

precisely as stated

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

a vivid mental image

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

emit long loud cries

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading And so, too, in answer to the complaint that "the shaft of scorn that once had stung, but wakes the dotard smile," he suggests that a more complete view may show it to be "the placid gleam of sunset after storm."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

at the time that

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

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

From this reading Thus, when the dreary, hopeless vision of bodily decay, which seems to point to total dissolution of a noble nature, is referred to, he says:

during the time that

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "The doors of night may be the gates of light," says the Sage; and in unison with this note are his replies to some of the details of the younger man's wail, while his very argument presupposes that _all_ cannot now be answered until we have the "last and largest sense."