Chapter XXXIII

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

for the reason that

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

put on clothes

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

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From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

obtain

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

past form of “humor” — put into a good mood

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

absolutely essential

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

on the contrary

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

anything indispensable

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

try to get or reach

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

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From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

having a supporting base

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He should rather shun remark than seek it.

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

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

not special in any way; lacking distinction

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.

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

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

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

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The necessary preparations for scenery and dresses, and whatever else was requisite, were now proceeding.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

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

From this reading In regard to certain scenes and passages, our friend had whims of his own, which Serlo humored, partly in consideration of their bargain, partly from conviction, and because he hoped by these civilities to gain Wilhelm, and to lead him according to his own purposes the more implicitly in time to come.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Hamlet," said he, "must keep himself quiet: his sable dress will sufficiently point him out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus, for example, the King and Queen were, at the first audience, to appear sitting on the throne, with the courtiers at the sides, and Hamlet standing undistinguished in the crowd.