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 But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

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

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading He is smoking, placidly staring at the clouds.

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

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

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

From this reading He is smoking, placidly staring at the clouds.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

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

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

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

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

and nothing more

From this reading It merely speaks.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

not any; not one

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading He is smoking, placidly staring at the clouds.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He is smoking, placidly staring at the clouds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading It merely speaks.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading He is smoking, placidly staring at the clouds.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

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

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fishermen fable of drowned sailors 'hailing their names.'

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

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

past form of “trick” — deceive somebody

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.

third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But the voice is of a single speaker; it bears no likeness to the hollow tones of the dead; it calls no name; it utters no particular word.

a person who owns or sails a yacht

From this reading Sometimes, ashamed at being tricked by an illusion so absurd, I steal a glance at the yachtsman forward.