Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

later than; following

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

(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 Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

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

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

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

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

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From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

great merriment

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

having no hair or fur

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Apeman would not know this: would not realize his limitations.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Apeman would not know this: would not realize his limitations.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

and nothing more

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Apeman would not know this: would not realize his limitations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

inferior in strength or significance

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Apeman would not know this: would not realize his limitations.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

carry out

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

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

From this reading Apeman would not know this: would not realize his limitations.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But to the other apes he would be a human being, a puny hairless imitation of themselves which they would pounce upon and tear asunder with great glee.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He would try to take to the upper terraces of the jungle, to swing from tree to tree, carrying his mate--and would find the body of Bentley incapable of supporting such an effort.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

a Caucasian

From this reading Apeman, being but an ape after all, would merely think that he was joining his own kind, bearing with him a mate with white skin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.

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

From this reading _Lord of the Jungle_ Apeman, never realizing that his actual strength was that of but a puny human being, was racing with Ellen Estabrook into the very midst of animals which would tear him to bits as easily as they would tear any human being to pieces.