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 A DISQUISITION ON CIRCLES.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

tending to move away from a center

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

tending to move toward a center

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading "In _circle_ following _circle_."

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading A DISQUISITION ON CIRCLES.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

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

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

From this reading A DISQUISITION ON CIRCLES.

of or belonging to or active during the day

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

marked for certain death

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

half asleep

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

at any time

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "In _circle_ following _circle_."

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

having the ability to produce or originate

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

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

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading "In _circle_ following _circle_."

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

many times at short intervals

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DISQUISITION ON CIRCLES.

and nothing more

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

restored to a new condition

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

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

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

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

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

arousing affect

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

an extended area of land

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

up to a particular time

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As the curve is the true line of beauty, and as the circle in Egyptian hieroglyphics is ever used as the symbol of renewed life--the type or sign of the generative principle--so the motion produced by the _centripetal_ and _centrifugal_ forces, seems to be that of nature.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."

which person or people

From this reading The horse at the cider-mill; the mules in the press-room of the American Tract Society; and the watchman who walks his drowsy round until he falls asleep; are not the only beings that spend their lives in traversing a circle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We are often told of the never-ending domestic duties of the faithful housewife, doomed-- "To tread the same dull circle round and round;"-- The parson often discourses touching the round of his parochial duties; and who does not sympathize with the diurnal editor at the thought of the harassing duties devolving upon him, "in circles incessant."