Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

(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 Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

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From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

third-person singular of “elaborate” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

raised above the ground

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

the quality of being elongated

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

of or relating to or composed of knights

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

a man of refinement

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still he is very like a mop."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

express in words

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

not in physical motion

From this reading Still he is very like a mop."

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "Certainly," said Sophy, thoughtfully; "I don't think the name of Mop would draw!

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

communicated in the form of words

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

precisely as stated

From this reading Still he is very like a mop."

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From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

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

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Monosyllables are not imposing, and in striking compositions their meaning is elevated by periphrasis; that is to say, Sophy, that what before was a short truth, an elegant author elaborates into a long stretch."

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

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

From this reading Mop becomes a personage.--Much thought is bestowed on the verbal dignities, without which a personage would become a mop.--The importance of names is apparent in all history.--If Augustus had called himself king, Rome would have risen against him as a Tarquin; so he remained a simple equestrian, and modestly called himself Imperator.--Mop chooses his own title in a most mysterious manner, and ceases to be Mop.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "The first noticeable defect in your name of Mop," said Gentleman Waife, "is, as you yourself denote, the want of elongation.