Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

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

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

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

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

any thing at all

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

an experience that appalls

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

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

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

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

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

capable of being imagined

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

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

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

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From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

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

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

impressive in appearance

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

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

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

small in range or scope

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

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 But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

the force of workers available

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

a large indefinite number

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

as might be expected

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

any competition

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

a large gathering of people

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

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

From this reading There is something grand in any great assembly of animals belonging to the same race.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very idea of an immense number of living creatures conveys an impression not suggested by anything else.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

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

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A drove of wild cattle is, I think, a finer sight than a regiment of cavalry in motion, for the cavalry is composite, half man and half horse, whereas the cattle have the advantage of unity.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But we can never see so many animals of any species driven together into one limited space as to be equal to a vast throng of men and women, and we conclude naturally enough that a crowd consisting solely of our own kind is the most imposing one conceivable.

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

From this reading A compact herd of fifty or sixty thousand lions would be an appalling vision, beside which a like multitude of human beings would sink into insignificance.