1881
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From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
(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 NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
DamoclesnounUS /ˈdæməkliːz/
the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC)
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
DionysiusnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiəs/
the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
else
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From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
extollingverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
LEAVENWORTH
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
engage in
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
a human being
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE LEAVENWORTH CASE,” “A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE,” ETC.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
soldiers collectively
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
tyrant's
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From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The offer was accepted with joy; Damocles was placed upon a golden couch, covered with carpets richly embroidered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
at the time that
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEW YORK, _April, 1881._ “When all else fails love saves” Damocles, one of the courtiers of Dionysius, was perpetually extolling with rapture that tyrant’s treasures, grandeur, the number of his troops, the extent of his dominions, the magnificence of his palaces, and the universal abundance of all good things and enjoyments in his possession; always repeating, that never man was happier than Dionysius.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A STORY OF NEW YORK LIFE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Since you are of that opinion,” said the tyrant to him one day, “will you taste and make proof of my felicity in person?”
