Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

later than; following

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

use to one's advantage

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

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From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

brought together in one place

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

the act of giving

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

and nothing more

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

in like or similar manner

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

not any; not one

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

a separate part of a whole

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to

From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

precisely as stated

From this reading * * * * * As a poet, he cannot be rated very high.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

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

From this reading After his death, was published a second volume of fables, more political than the former.

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

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

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

From this reading The character given him by Pope is this, that "he was a natural man, without design, who spoke what he thought, and just as he thought it;" and that "he was of a timid temper, and fearful of giving offence to the great;" "which caution, however," says Pope, "was of no avail[36]."

which person or people

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There have appeared, likewise, under his name, a comedy, called the Distrest Wife, and the Rehearsal at Gotham, a piece of humour.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His opera of Achilles was acted, and the profits were given to two widow sisters, who inherited what he left, as his lawful heirs; for he died without a will, though he had gathered three thousand pounds[35].