Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

feel physical pain

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

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

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

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

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

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

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

plural of “cocoanut” — large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

divisible by two

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

plural of “fibre” — a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

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

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

be the source of pain

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

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From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

projecting inward

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

staying power

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

engage in

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

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

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

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

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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

From this reading It was Satan's inexhaustible energy and good spirits that most impressed them.

look attentively

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

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

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

at the time that

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

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From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

which person or people

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His teeth seemed perpetually to ache with desire, and in lieu of black legs he husked the cocoanuts that fell from the trees in the compound, kept the enclosure clear of intruding hens, and made a hostile acquaintance with every boss-boy who came to report.

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

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading He was unable to forget the torment of his puppyhood, wherein everlasting hatred of the black had been woven into the fibres of consciousness; and such a terror did he make himself that Sheldon was forced to shut him up in the living room when, for any reason, strange natives were permitted in the compound.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading This always hurt Satan's feelings and fanned his wrath, so that even the house-boys had to watch out for him when he was first released.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Christian Young sailed away in the _Minerva_, carrying an invitation (that would be delivered nobody knew when) to Tommy Jones to drop in at Berande the next time he was passing.