Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

capable of being reached

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

(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 These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

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From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

characteristic of the present

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

belonging to the front part

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

in a humorous manner

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

of great significance or value

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

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From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

and nothing more

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

by chance

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Marchena died at Madrid in great poverty in 1821.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

on the contrary

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

in a sarcastic manner

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

the words of something written

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

morally offensive

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading A contemporary has described him as being rather short and heavy set in figure, of great frontal development, and vain beyond belief.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

moral weakness

From this reading These notes, humorously and perhaps sarcastically ascribed to Lallemand, Sanctae Theologiae Doctor, "are six in number (all on various forms of vice); and show great knowledge, classical and sociological, of unsavory subjects.

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

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now that the book is too rare to do us any harm, we may admit that the pastiche was not only highly amusing, but showed a perverse cleverness amounting almost to genius."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

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

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The most accessible place for English readers is in Bohn's translation, in which, however, only the Latin text is given; and the notes were a most important part of the original work."