Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

(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 But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

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

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

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

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

completely unclothed

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

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

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

have

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

clothing in general

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

plural of “cockroach” — any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

give a description of

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

impaired by diminution

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

coming to maturity

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

the organ of sight

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

set up or found

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

wear away by rubbing

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

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

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

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

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

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

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

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

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

set down according to a plan

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

go away from a place

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

in a literal sense

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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 The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to form the superlative

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

not any; not one

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

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

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

go across or through

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

approval to do something

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

plural of “potentate” — a ruler who is unconstrained by law

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

in an unfortunate way

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

detached by cutting

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

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From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

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

From this reading THE START.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

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

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But there was much to do--clothes not looked at since the distant days when they left those cities on the other side of the pass, had to be inspected and all their lapses laid bare--moths had eaten holes in most conspicuous places, and in others rats had, literally, made their nests.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

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

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

at the time that

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

(of hair) having lost its color

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The hitherto sedate individual became fussy and worried, and members of The Community agreed that he was "journey-proud"--a happy expression used by one of the neighbouring Malay potentates when wishing to describe _his_ feelings at a time of emerging from the security of his own retreat.

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

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In the few days which elapsed before the due arrival of official permission for X. to leave the jungle, it might have been observed that he was changed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The shirts were whitened shams, as they lay, no more than so many "dickeys," in a row, for when unfolded it was found that they had lost their tails, long since the prey of cockroaches or bedding for the young of mice; collars, when severed from their fray, were sadly diminished in height, and the overhauling of the boot department revealed the fact that there was nothing that would bear a more critical eye than that of "The Community."