Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

in the past

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is not, however--at least, not entirely.

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

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From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is not, however--at least, not entirely.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

(used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

plural of “gyration” — a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is not, however--at least, not entirely.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

not capable of being applied

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is not, however--at least, not entirely.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

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From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not, however--at least, not entirely.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

by chance

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

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

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

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

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This seems, perhaps, a reasonable way for priests to talk about ignorant Italians.

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

at the time that

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

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

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There is a story that on a great and solemn public occasion of the Romish Church, a Pope and a Cardinal were, with long faces, performing some of the gyrations of the occasion, when, instead of a pious ejaculation and reply, which were down in the programme, one said to the other gravely, in Latin "_mundus vult decipi_;" and the other replied, with equal gravity and learning, "_decipiatur ergo_:" that is, "All the world chooses to be fooled."--"Let it be fooled then."

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading It may seem inapplicable to cool, sharp, school-trained Protestant Yankees.

a late time of life

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND; OR, YANKEE SUPERSTITIONS.--MATTHIAS THE IMPOSTOR.--NEW YORK FOLLIES THIRTY YEARS AGO.