Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

(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 "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

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

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

communicated in words

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

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

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A man's friends are his magnetisms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

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

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

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

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

immediately past

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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From this reading A man's friends are his magnetisms.

engage in

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

come together

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

being perceived or observed

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

and nothing more

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading A man's fortunes are the fruit of his character.

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

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We go to Herodotus and Plutarch for examples of Fate; but we are examples.

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

From this reading "_Quisque suos patimur manes._" The tendency of every man to enact all that is in his constitution is expressed in the old belief, that the efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it; and I have noticed, a man likes better to be complimented on his position, as the proof of the last or total excellence, than on his merits.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A man will see his character emitted in the events that seem to meet, but which exude from and accompany him.