Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

later than; following

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softly bright or radiant

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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following the length of something from one end toward the other

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

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

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

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

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

the past participle of “be”

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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

the cords used to suspend a hammock

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bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

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(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

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reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

the time when something ends

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

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discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

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divisible by two

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

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mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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set up or found

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

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

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driven insane

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

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

From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

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From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

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

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

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

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

From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

beguiling but harmful

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someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

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

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

used to form the superlative

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in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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in an essential manner

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

a condition requiring relief

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

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

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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a geometric element that has position but no extension

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having a point

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

capable of being obtained

From this reading He felt the need for light--all the light procurable in Hickwood.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

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award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

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

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

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make steady

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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happening unexpectedly

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

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

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

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

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precisely as stated

From this reading The case that had seemed but a simple affair of a man's very natural demise had suddenly assumed an aspect black as night.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

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

From this reading Aware of the misleading possibilities of a theory preconceived, he was not prepared even now to decide that inventor Scott was necessarily guilty.

in or at the place that

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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.

in the company of; together with

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but in spite of that

From this reading He found himself obliged to admit that the indications pointed to the half-crazed man, to whom a machine had become a god, but nothing as yet had been proved.