Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

an equal exchange

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

any substance that can be used as food

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

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From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

divisible by two

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

intense and profound fear

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

in the manner of someone who is very hungry

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Bentley sat at the left of the old scientist, Ellen Estabrook at his right.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

and nothing more

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading The bread tasted queer but was distinctly edible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

in the direction of

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

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

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _A Night of Horror_ The meal consisted of various fruits, some meat which Bentley could not identify, and wild honey which was delicious.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The castaways ate ravenously, but even as he ate Bentley noticed that Ellen's face was chalky pale, and that in spite of a distinct effort of will she simply had to look at intervals toward the great beast in the cage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Caleb Barter sat with his back to the animal.