Literary notes about Proceed (AI summary)
The term “proceed” carries a range of meanings in literature, often serving as a signal to move forward either in narrative, thought, or action. In ancient and epic texts, it can indicate both a physical or metaphorical journey—as when characters are urged to “proceed to the tirtha” denoting a holy destination [1, 2, 3]—while in philosophical or rhetorical works it marks the transition to a new argument or idea [4, 5, 6]. In detective novels and adventures, “proceed” is frequently used to denote the orderly progression of events, guiding the reader through unfolding plots [7, 8, 9]. Moreover, in formal or technical contexts it often introduces the next step of reasoning or action, providing clarity and structure to the discourse [10, 11, 12]. This multiplicity of uses highlights the word’s flexibility in both steering narrative momentum and framing logical progression in literature.
- One should next proceed to the tirtha called Mrigadhuma that is celebrated throughout the three worlds.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - One should next proceed with subdued sense and regulated diet to the tirtha called Shitavana.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - One should next proceed, O king, to the excellent tirtha called Phalakivana.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - There must also be some passion or sentiment on the other side; and this passion can proceed from nothing but sympathy.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume - These questions I shall proceed to discuss, after I have said a few words in vindication of my present purpose and my principles of philosophy.
— from De Officiis by Marcus Tullius Cicero - This is a principle of moment, which we must examine with care and attention, before we proceed any farther.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume - I proceed, then, from the morning which followed our abortive chase of the convict and our other strange experiences upon the moor.
— from The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle - She merely bowed; and bending over some plants that stood near, waited in silence for him to proceed.
— from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - At daybreak Leo arrived in my room in a dressing-gown, and suggested that we should at once proceed to business.
— from She by H. Rider Haggard - But if we wish to spend less money, we must proceed as follows.
— from The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio - If you proceed, you must bring the delinquent before a court of permanent judges.
— from Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Alexis de Tocqueville - Now, sir, you see we are acquainted at once, and may proceed to business without further ceremony.
— from The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
