Chapter II

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

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

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

make calm or still

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

in characteristic manner

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

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From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

driving or forcing

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

suitable to your needs

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

to say again or imitate

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

to come or go into

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

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

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

set up or found

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

excellence of manners or social conduct

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

death of a person

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

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From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

not one, and not any

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

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From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

in a striking manner

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

very generous

From this reading Characteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

precisely as stated

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

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

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading An inability to judge the character of others was his great weakness--a weakness which he himself realized, for he called upon Beaumont to confirm the one strikingly sure, true appraisement which he exhibited, his admiration for Charalois.

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

From this reading Utter devotion to virtue, to which he had paid a life-long fidelity, is the key-note of the nature of the aged Premier President, and accordingly in him the deep-seated ethical seriousness of the “stage-poet” found a congenial expression.

an established custom

From this reading A statelier dignity is wont to echo in his lines than in the utterance of any other character; they breathe an exalted calm, a graciousness, a grave courtesy, as though the very spirit of their speaker had entered them.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet though Romont is the most compelling of the _dramatis personae_, into none does Massinger enter more thoroughly than the noble figure of Rochfort.