Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

later than; following

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

an appraisal of the state of affairs

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

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From this reading DR.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HENRY MORE.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HENRY MORE.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

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

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

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From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

on the contrary

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

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

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

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

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

which person or people

From this reading DOVE'S PRECEPTORIAL PRESCRIPTION, TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE WHO NEED IT.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

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

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Now comes the question of a youth after my own heart, so quick in his conclusions that his leap seems rather to keep pace with his look than to follow it.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Some strange devise, I know, each youthful wight Would here expect, or lofty brave assay: But I'll the simple truth in simple wise convey.