Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

anew

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

(classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

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

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

a changeable or inconstant person

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

in tiny pieces

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

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

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

not accessible to view

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

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

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

and nothing more

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

a handheld collapsible source of shade

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

a light shade of red

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

compacted by ironing

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

the season of growth

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In about five minutes the leaves which had been rubbed again spread out, as if they had recovered from their fright.

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

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

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

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

having come into contact

From this reading The leaves, touched by the stick, shrank up close to the parent stem, and the oval, slender, and delicate ones, rising on their stalks, pressed against one another.

arousing affect

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading THE SENSITIVE-PLANT.--GRINGALET AND THE PORCUPINE.--THE MEXICAN CHAMELEON.--THE KITE AND THE FALCON.--AN AMPHISBAENA SNAKE.--A COUNCIL OF TURKEYS.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

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

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

at the time that

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

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

From this reading He called to us to ask for an explanation of this phenomenon, so we assembled round the shrub, which was about three feet high; its leaves finely cut and of a delicate green color, with pink flowers in tufts half hidden among them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Lucien, seated on the grass, amused himself with touching all the plants within reach of his travelling staff; suddenly he noticed that the branches and leaves of a small shrub shut up when he brushed them with his stick, just like the ribs of a parasol, moved by some invisible spring--it was a _sensitive-plant_.