Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

react verbally

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

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

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

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

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

serving as an essential component

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

in a dreamy manner

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

provide as food

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

the act of departing

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

expressing persistant and earnest entreaty

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Was life in the Grove so very sweet?

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

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

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

participate in games or sport

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

in the near future

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

an event that repeats

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was life in the Grove so very sweet?

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Was life in the Grove so very sweet?

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then of the much repetition arose questions importunate of answer.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Was life in the Grove so very sweet?

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

From this reading Was life in the Grove so very sweet?

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

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

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Ben-Hur entered the woods with the processions.

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Presently, as singers dreamfully play with a flitting chorus, he began repeating to himself, “Better be a worm, and feed on the mulberries of Daphne, than a king’s guest.”

but in spite of that

From this reading He had not interest enough at first to ask where they were going; yet, to relieve him from absolute indifference, he had a vague impression that they were in movement to the temples, which were the central objects of the Grove, supreme in attractions.