Chapter III

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

how long something has existed

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

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

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

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

From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

originate

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

a word having two syllables

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

the quality of being very good indeed

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

ten 10s

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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From this reading 'Ib.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

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

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

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From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

a brief written record

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If it be 'honestum', it cannot depend on the 'utile'.

an amount of time

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

be hungry; go without food

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!

being of use or service

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

precisely as stated

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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

From this reading Note, that 'honesty' in Shakspeare's age retained much of its old dignity, and that contradistinction of the 'honestum' from the 'utile', in which its very essence and definition consist.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

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

From this reading I may remark here the fineness of Shakspeare's sense of musical period, which would almost by itself have suggested (if the hundred positive proofs had not been extant,) that the word 'aches' was then 'ad libitum', a dissyllable--'aitches'.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Speech of Apemantus, printed as prose in Theobald's edition:-- So, so! aches contract, and starve your supple joints!