Chapter II

later than; following

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

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

From this reading “How excited you are!”

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

getting two things to correspond

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

deem to be

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading “How excited you are!”

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading “How excited you are!”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading I said.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

make less severe or harsh or extreme

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

above and across; more than

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

carry out or perform an action

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

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

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

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

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

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

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading HE THREATENS TO ARRIVE “We will not endeavor to modify the motions of the elements, or fix the destiny of kingdoms.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is our business to consider what beings like us may perform: each laboring for his own happiness by promoting within his circle, however narrow, the happiness of others.”--_Rasselas._ “Come into the painting-room,” said Julian, “and let’s talk it over.”

a late time of life

From this reading “Well, after balancing one way and another for years, my mind’s made up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How excited you are!”