Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

not being in a specified place

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

(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 All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

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From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

in addition

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

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

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

an experience that appalls

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

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

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

plural of “balk” — the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

a bleak and desolate atmosphere

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

caused to be unloved

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

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From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

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

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

and nothing more

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

cut with a saw

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

express in words

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

a sense of propriety and consideration for others

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

having rapidly moving feet

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Perhaps also it was the mere unfamiliarity of much I saw there that estranged me.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

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

From this reading All man's seemliness and affection for the natural things of earth were absent.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Perhaps it was the unseemly hugeness of its balks, the foul piles of skins, the mounds of refuse that lay about within; perhaps the all-pervading beastly stench, the bareness and filthiness under so glassy-clear and fierce a sun that revolted me.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I say "appalling," but without much reason.

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

From this reading Here was only a brutal and bald order, as of an intelligence like that of the yellow-locked, swift-footed creature behind me.