Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

(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 Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

in an attractive manner

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

set up or found

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

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

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

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

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

a social unit living together

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

(Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

used to form the superlative

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

not any; not one

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

owed as a debt

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

any of various important officials in ancient Rome

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

in a persistent manner

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

participate in games or sport

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

professing to be qualified

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

on the contrary

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

catch sight of

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

not in physical motion

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

having come into contact

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

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

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

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

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading Exorbitant vanity and vagrant loves made the Syrian rather a dangerous agent; but it was largely owing to these weaknesses that he proved so serviceable.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading LEANDER THE POLITIC For most of his knowledge of private things that happened on the Palatine--and little that went on in the household of Bessas escaped him--Marcian depended upon his servant Sagaris.

at the time that

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Notwithstanding all his efforts, this man failed to discover whether Veranilda had indeed passed into the guardianship of Bessas; good reason in Marcian's view for believing that she was still detained by Leander, and probably in some convent.

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

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

which person or people

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading His master had hitherto found him faithful, and no one could have worked more cunningly and persistently when set to play the spy or worm for secrets.

the act of creating written works

From this reading But a rumour sprang up among those who still took interest in the matter that some one writing from Sicily professed to have seen the Gothic maiden on board a vessel which touched there on its way to the East.