Chapter XIX

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

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

(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 They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

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From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

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

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

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 One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

an established custom

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

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

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

of great significance or value

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

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

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

most important element

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

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 There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

division of a group into opposing factions

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

and nothing more

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

past form of “symbolize” — express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.

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

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

a special situation

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

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

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There had up to this time been many sects in the religion of the Ammi.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

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

From this reading There was early, however, a schism in the main body.

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

From this reading This came from their habit of using the alligator, or figures representing it, as symbols of the Shoozoo religion, whereby the symbol became in time more important than the thing symbolized.

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

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They all agreed simply in recognizing Shoozoo as its founder, and his fight with the Alligator as the great transaction on which it rested.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading One class had drifted away from the worship of Shoozoo to the worship of his Alligator, and in time they claimed that the Alligator was the god, instead of Shoozoo.