Chapter XXX

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

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

(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 University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

plural of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

a citizen of an English borough

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

an occurrence of something

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

put or send forth

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

a period of 100 years

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

behave well or properly

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

past form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

in an eminent manner

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

a fight with bare fists

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

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

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

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

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

From this reading “HOMO SUM.”

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

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

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From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

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

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

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

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

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

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

come together

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

not any; not one

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

on one occasion

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

and nothing more

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

a judge of a probate court

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

in other respects or ways

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

above and across; more than

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

maintain or assert

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

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

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

a quantity of money

From this reading “HOMO SUM.”

carry out

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

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

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

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

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

arousing affect

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

in the direction of

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

everyone being of one mind

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading University dons have argued the bearings of the case from all points; but on the one postulate only, that Dasipodius is a man cast in no ordinary mould, is absolute unanimity; otherwise it breaks off in curious divergence.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

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

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Away in Strassburg there has been much debating and variance of opinion touching the spirit in which Dasipodius will comport himself towards this recantation.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.

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

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

the day immediately before today

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “A man,” contended but yesterday forenoon, one of a little group of grizzled dominis, “a man you won’t meet once in a century, is Dasipodius; eminently unselfish, loyal-minded to the marrow, a great-souled man in whom not a grain of guile or rancour could take root.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Quidnuncs have contested it over their cups, burgher and trader have discussed it in the market-place, women have gossipped, apprentices have interchanged fisticuffs, and young bloods more than one rapier-thrust over it.