Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

grow by addition

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

a word that expresses an attribute of something

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

in the past

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

any thing at all

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

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

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958)

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

originate

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the human act of creating

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

give a description of

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

being one more than ten

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

apart from; not including

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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 The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

only a very short time before

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

be the source of pain

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

lacking worth or importance

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

in an insignificant manner

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

having an unpleasant smell

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

and nothing more

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

a musical work that has been created

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

a human being

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

a person who buys

From this reading The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY".

restricted to something

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

on the contrary

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

without much difficulty

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

except for; apart from

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

unusual or striking

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

the quality of being one of a kind

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

being or resembling melting snow

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

incapable of reproducing

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

express a supposition

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

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From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

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

From this reading _Plus sapit vulgus, quia tantum, quantum opus est, sapit._ Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation.

which person or people

From this reading These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know--or, for that matter, by what they do know.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

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

From this reading For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular.

a late time of life

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment--and that without appeal to _The Cleveland Plain Dealer_ of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to _The New York Post_ ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral--dull"), or to _Ainslee's Magazine_ ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times").