Chapter XII

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

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

matters of personal concern

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

later than; following

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

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

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

a boy or man

From this reading CHAP.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

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

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

apart from; not including

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

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

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

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

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

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

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

without good reason

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

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

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

not any; not one

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

a special situation

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

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

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

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

From this reading I. OF THE TOILFUL END AND CONCLUSION OF SANCHO PANZA’S GOVERNMENT.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

green foliage

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

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

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To think the affairs of this life will always remain in the same posture, is a wild supposition; on the contrary, every thing goes in a round; I mean, goes round.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Spring succeeds winter, summer follows spring, autumn comes after summer, and winter comes in the rear of autumn; then spring resumes its verdure, and time turns round on an incessant wheel.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The life of man alone runs lightly to its end, unlike the circle of time, without hope of renewal, except in another life, which knows no bounds.