Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

in addition

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Asseveration of the truth of his statement will be worse than useless.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

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

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

every person

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

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

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

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

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

apart from others

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

not close together in time

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

engage in

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

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

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

come to pass

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

by chance

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

not often

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

at the same instant

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Asseveration of the truth of his statement will be worse than useless.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

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

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Asseveration of the truth of his statement will be worse than useless.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

not sympathetic or disposed toward

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Asseveration of the truth of his statement will be worse than useless.

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

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IMPORTANCE THAT which is frequently termed coincidence is, as everyone knows, seldom an isolated event; it is the fact that two or more events, neither of them, perhaps, of any precise and definite importance, occur simultaneously, each event having some particular bearing on the other.

which person or people

From this reading If the events should chance to be more than two, the coincidence is termed extraordinary; and if they should chance to be several, and, also, individually of some importance--well, then I pity the man who narrates them to an unsympathetic audience.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If he isn’t branded a liar out and out, he will, at least, be thought to be possessed of an imagination which is first cousin to one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If he isn’t despised, he will be pitied,--pitied, too, with a patronizing commiseration which will make his blood boil.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Asseveration of the truth of his statement will be worse than useless.