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 It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

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

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

use to one's advantage

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

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From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

an old form of “does”

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

Welsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1359-1416)

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

plural of “legacy” — (law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

small in range or scope

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

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

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

by chance

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

unusual or striking

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

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

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

not known

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations

From this reading The trade of bookmaking was not then as it is now, and if it had been, it would not have suggested itself to the high-spirited and unworldly student.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

moral weakness

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

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

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

at the time that

From this reading Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.--BACON.

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

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

during the time that

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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

From this reading The others to whom he applied were indisposed to avail themselves of an unknown ability.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Since the death of the bookseller, which we have before recorded, Glendower had been left utterly without resource.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.