used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
(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 He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
placed crosswise
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
ELIXIRnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading THE ELIXIR VITAE.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
gnawverbUS /nɔː/
bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
scholar'snounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
possessive form of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, that a magistrate in paying such a visit was but in the performance of his duty, and might plume himself accordingly on the act.
Syndicnoun
one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELIXIR VITAE.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
VITAE
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From this reading THE ELIXIR VITAE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had persuaded himself--he had been all the morning persuading himself--that any man might pay a visit to a learned scholar--why not?
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the Syndic crossed the threshold of the scholar's room, he uncovered with an air of condescension that, do what he would, was not free from uneasiness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet two things like worms in the bud would gnaw at his peace.
