Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

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

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

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

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

divisible by two

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

obtain

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

heal or recover

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

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

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

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 Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.

a point or extent in space

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

communicate vividly

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

plural of “rodent” — relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

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From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

carry out

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nor could he locate any of the birds he had used out there.

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

From this reading Thus, in the present instance, he could not project his mind the many miles between his present location and the residence of the Ruler, Elus Amir, and find an animal or bird mind he could take over.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

except if; if not

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

the act of using

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading He did, however, project his mind into Inver's caval--the one he had helped heal--and from that vantage point tried to find a bird he could control.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.

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

From this reading Although George Hanlon had become adept at the use of the minds of birds, animals, fish, rodents and insects even at a considerable distance, he could not project his mind to any great length to find and gain control of such a mind, unless he had already used that mind and knew its texture and characteristics, or unless another part of his mind was already at that distant point in another brain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could have done it, that is, with one of the cavals he had at various times handled, but one of them could not get into the palace and the Ruler's suite.