Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

carefully weighed

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

French naturalist known as the father of comparative anatomy (1769-1832)

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

opinion or judgment

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

the act of grasping

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

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

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

immediately past

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

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 If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

engage in

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

and nothing more

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

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

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

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

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

under normal conditions

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

precisely as stated

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

a vivid mental image

From this reading His hearing was very acute, but the sense of vision seemed to be less perfect.

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

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

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

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "He was a very wild beast," says Müller, "of prodigious strength, and false and wicked to the last degree.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He never tried to bite (though Orangs will bite one another), his great weapons of offence and defence being his hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If any one approached he rose up slowly with a low growl, fixed his eyes in the direction in which he meant to make his attack, slowly passed his hand between the bars of his cage, and then, extending his long arm, gave a sudden grip--usually at the face."

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

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.

but in spite of that

From this reading His intelligence was very great; and Müller remarks that, though the faculties of the Orang have been estimated too highly, yet Cuvier, had he seen this specimen, would not have considered its intelligence to be only a little higher than that of a dog.