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The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 02
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 02

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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PART II.
With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.
CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and
a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom
it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further
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The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 02

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 02 is here in full — 494 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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PART II.
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With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.
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CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and
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a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom
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it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

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Author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.”

Borrowing noun US /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/

the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

From this reading “it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further”

contemplates verb US /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/

third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and”

deepens verb US /ˈdiːpənz/

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading “it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further”

Eclipse verb US /ɪˈklɪps/

be greater in significance than

From this reading “CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and”

justifies verb US /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading “a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom”

Satellites noun US /ˈsætəlaɪts/

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading “CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and”

thickens verb US /ˈθɪkənz/

third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker

From this reading “it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

AdventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

AffairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

AimverbUS /eɪm/

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

ArmsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

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

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

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

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

BenefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

BonenounUS /boʊn/

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

BorrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/

the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

bredverbUS /bred/

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

contemplatesverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/

third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

deepensverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

DistressnounUS /dɪˈstres/

psychological suffering

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

EclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/

be greater in significance than

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

ExperimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

FathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/

come to understand

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

Fathom's

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From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

FleshnounUS /fleʃ/

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

FriendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

IInoun

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

From this reading PART II.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

justifiesverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

Maynadier

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

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading PART II.

PassionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

PlotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

PovertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

QuarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/

an angry dispute

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

Renaldo's

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

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

Rencontre

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

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

SatellitesnounUS /ˈsætəlaɪts/

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

ScenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

thickensverbUS /ˈθɪkənz/

third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

What's

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From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

whompronounUS /huːm/

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

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the Author's Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

XLnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

XLIadjective

being one more than forty

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

XLIIadjective

being two more than forty

From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

XLIIIadjective

being three more than forty

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

XLIVadjective

being four more than forty

From this reading a happy Revolution in the Affairs of our Adventurer XLIII Fathom justifies the Proverb, "What's bred in the Bone will never come out of the Flesh" XLIV Anecdotes of Poverty, and Experiments for the Benefit of those whom

XLVadjective

being five more than forty

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

XLVIadjective

being six more than forty

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

XLVIIadjective

being seven more than forty

From this reading it may concern XLV Renaldo's Distress deepens, and Fathom's Plot thickens XLVI Our Adventurer becomes absolute in his Power over the Passions of his Friend, and effects one half of his Aim XLVII The Art of Borrowing further

XXXIX

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From this reading CHAPTER XXXIX Our Adventurer is made acquainted with a new Scene of Life XL He contemplates Majesty and its Satellites in Eclipse XLI One Quarrel is compromised, and another decided by unusual Arms XLII An unexpected Rencontre, and

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