Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

(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 In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _I'll_ meet thee at Phillippi.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading CAESAR'S SPIRIT.

prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

divisible by two

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

ranking above all others

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

set up or found

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

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

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading _I'll_ meet thee at Phillippi.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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 Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

noble and generous in spirit

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

come together

From this reading _I'll_ meet thee at Phillippi.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

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

From this reading _I'll_ meet thee at Phillippi.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

a person who represents others

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading CAESAR'S SPIRIT.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

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

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading _I'll_ meet thee at Phillippi.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

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

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

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

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

which person or people

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading For so he tells us, as with agitated step he walks his orchard on that wild night which succeeds his conference with Cassius, revolving his part, and reading, by the light of the exhalations whizzing in the air, the papers that have been found thrown in at his study window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whatever personalities are involved in the question _here_--with Brutus, at least--tend to bias the decision in his favour.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In Julius Caesar, the most splendid and magnanimous representative of arbitrary power is selected--'the foremost man of all the world,'--even by the concession of those who condemn him to death; so that here it is the mere abstract question as to the expediency and propriety of permitting _any one man_ to impose his individual will on the nation.