Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

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

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

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

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

a person who is in charge

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

a decrease in price or value

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

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From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

ludicrously odd

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

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

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

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

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

and nothing more

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

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

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

in or at or to some place

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

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

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

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

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

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

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

propel through the air

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

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

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading The point is to see this embellished Stirling planted in the midst of a large, active, and fantastic modern city; for there the two react in a picturesque sense, and the one is the making of the other.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Old Town depends for much of its effect on the new quarters that lie around it, on the sufficiency of its situation, and on the hills that back it up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading OLD TOWN: THE LANDS The Old Town, it is pretended, is the chief characteristic, and, from a picturesque point of view, the liver-wing of Edinburgh.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

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

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It is one of the most common forms of depreciation to throw cold water on the whole by adroit over-commendation of a part, since everything worth judging, whether it be a man, a work of art, or only a fine city, must be judged upon its merits as a whole.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you were to set it somewhere else by itself, it would look remarkably like Stirling in a bolder and loftier edition.