Chapter III

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

later than; following

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

possessing life

From this reading DEAD OR ALIVE?

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

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

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

appropriate to

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

a youthful male person

From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading DEAD OR ALIVE?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

make understand

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

communicated in words

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

past form of “gore” — wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

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

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DEAD OR ALIVE?

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

with speed

From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

make a dull sound

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

under normal conditions

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

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From this reading “What’s the matter, boy?” asked the doctor quickly.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where are Io and her husband?”

which person or people

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The conversation was interrupted by the return of Thud, who seemed to be slightly excited, though his visage usually expressed nothing but self-satisfaction, the solemn look befitting one with an inward consciousness that he was seated in a professor’s chair to enlighten the world with his wisdom.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading “Looking after a wretched native woman whom an ox has gored and trampled upon,” replied Thud.