used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
(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 "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
archangelsnounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “archangel” — an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
bloodiedverbUS /ˈblʌdid/
inflected form of “bloody” — cover with blood
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
the lower side of anything
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
chatters
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From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
without doubt or question
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
carefully weighed
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
Darrell
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From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
digsnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
durst
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From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
filthilyadverb
in a filthy unclean manner
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
groundnutsnounUS /ˈɡraʊndnʌts/
plural of “groundnut” — a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
hair's-breadthnoun
a very small distance or space
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
maimednounUS /meɪmd/
people who are wounded
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man!
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 "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This much I know, at bottom, durst I but be honest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The man!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
ungearedadjective
having gears not engaged or disconnected
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
which person or people
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He must measure, and to a hair's-breadth, every content of the world by means of a bloodied sponge, tucked somewhere in his skull, which is ungeared by the first cup of wine and ruined by the touch of his own finger.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And what is this man, this Gregory Darrell, that his welfare be considered?--an ape who chatters to himself of kinship with the archangels while filthily he digs for groundnuts!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yet more clearly do I perceive that this same man, like all his fellows, is a maimed god who walks the world dependent upon many wise and evil counsellors.
