Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

consider or hold as true

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

without stop or interruption

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

tending to promote or preserve health

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

in a questioning format

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

a room where books are kept

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

to a notorious degree

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

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

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

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

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

a human being

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

express in words

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

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

From this reading My Father's Crotchet On The Hygienic Chemistry Of Books.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading My mother thought herself the person addressed, and nodded her gracious assent to the authority of Diodorus.

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

From this reading His opinion thus fortified, my father continued,--"If, I say, we accept the authority of Diodorus, the inscription on the Egyptian library was: 'The Medicine of the Mind.'

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

in a vague way

From this reading Now, that phrase has become notoriously trite and hackneyed, and people repeat vaguely that books are the medicine of the mind.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

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

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "If," said my father,--and here his hand was deep in his waistcoat,--"if we accept the authority of Diodorus as to the inscription on the great Egyptian library--and I don't see why Diodorus should not be as near the mark as any one else?" added my father interrogatively, turning round.