Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

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

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

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

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

lively and spirited

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

someone who is a detective

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

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

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

obtain

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

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

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

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

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

held up in the air

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a particular point in time

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

cut with a saw

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

a member of a senate

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

happening unexpectedly

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

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

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

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

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Strolling through the streets day by day Buttons and Dick beheld the triumph of the Senator.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They gazed on it from afar, and in amazement saw their old companion suddenly lifted up to a position which they could not hope to gain.

precisely as stated

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?

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

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

which person or people

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

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

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "MORERE DIAGORA, NON ENIM IN COELUM ADSCENSURUS ES."--THE APOTHEOSIS OF THE SENATOR (NOTHING LESS--IT WAS A MOMENT IN WHICH A MAN MIGHT WISH TO DIE--THOUGH, OF COURSE, THE SENATOR DIDN'T DIE).

in the company of; together with

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Who, in the name of goodness, was that dashing woman with whom he was always driving about?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The companion of nobles--the associate of _beaux esprits_--the friend of the wealthy, the great, and the proud; what in the world was the cause of this sudden, this unparalleled leap forward to the very highest point of honor?