Chapter XI

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

anew

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

(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 But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

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

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

travel up

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

for the reason that

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

an old word for “between”

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

suitable to your needs

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

approval

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

set up or found

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

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

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

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From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

lacking discretion; injudicious

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

a female domestic

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

wishing evil to others

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

not any; not one

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

for the most part

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

move upward

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

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

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

required or under orders

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

carry out

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

moral weakness

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading But however he stood affected to the ladies, there is a dreadful accusation brought against him for the most unnatural of all vices, which, by the malignity of human nature, has found more credit in latter times than it did near his own.

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

From this reading In order, therefore, to his vindication, I shall take the matter a little higher.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

at the time that

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

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

From this reading _Illo Virgilium me tempore dulcis alebat Parthenope._ And this may serve to illustrate his compliment to Cæsar, in which he invites him into his own constellation, Where, in the void of heaven, a place is free, Betwixt the Scorpion and the maid, for thee-- thus placing him betwixt Justice and Power, and in a neighbour mansion to his own; for Virgil supposed souls to ascend again to their proper and congenial stars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Being therefore of this humour, it is no wonder that he refused the embraces of the beautiful Plotia, when his indiscreet friend almost threw her into his arms.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This took not its rise so much from the "Alexis," in which pastoral there is not one immodest word, as from a sort of ill-nature, that will not let any one be without the imputation of some vice; and principally because he was so strict a follower of Socrates and Plato.