Chapter VII

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

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

in addition

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading AN EXPERIMENT UPON MOONSHINE.

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

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

for the reason that

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

form a curve

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a youthful male person

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

terminate

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

half the width of an em

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading AN EXPERIMENT UPON MOONSHINE.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

plural of “marque” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

the light of the Moon

From this reading AN EXPERIMENT UPON MOONSHINE.

not any; not one

From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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

From this reading RUSTIC PHILOSOPHY.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

on the contrary

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading RUSTIC PHILOSOPHY.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

express in words

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

an educational institution

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

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From this reading _Quien comienza en juventud A bien obrar, Señal es de no errar En senetud._ PROVERBIOS DEL MARQUES DE SANTILLANA.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AN EXPERIMENT UPON MOONSHINE.

plural of “wand” — a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

at the time that

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

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

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.