Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

later than; following

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

serving as an essential component

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a young person of either sex

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

clothing in general

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

true confidential information

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

informal terms for a meal

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

making lively and joyful

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a social unit living together

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

usually; as a rule

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

highest in quality

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

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 Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

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From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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 special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

not often

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

return to an original state

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the act of refusing

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

the act of shielding from harm

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

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

From this reading Monkeys rarely live long in northern countries; they die of pneumonia or consumption, generally in a few months, in spite of the greatest care in shielding them from the effects of draughts or chills.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

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

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

a person who changes location

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately for the interest of science and the amusement of the public, Mr. Crowley met the fate that befalls most monkeys who are brought from their tropical homes to colder climates; he died of pneumonia and pleurisy after having been several times dangerously ill.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

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

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

be dressed in

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

which person or people

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The afternoon of the day following the visit to the monkey theater was devoted to a visit to the collection of wild animals in Central Park.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Famous Chimpanzee--Mr. Crowley of Central Park--His Origin and History--Details of his Early Life--His Training and Accomplishments--Elating at Table with Knife, Fork, and Spoon--Furniture of his Apartment--Drinking from a Cup--What he Eats and Drinks--His appreciation of Music--Refusal to wear Clothes--Ill of Pneumonia and Recovery--A bad Temper--The Gorilla and his near Relatives--The Gorilla at Home--Du Chaillu's Experiences--Friendship between a Dog and a Gorilla--The Orang-outang--His Home and Habits--Performances of a Baby Orang--The Gibbon--Gentlest of the Monkey Family--Mr. Newmian's Pet--Long-nosed Monkeys--Monkeys catching Crabs with their Tails--How the Traveler Lost and Recovered his Red Caps--The Monkey and the Mirror--The Orang that Saved the Child._

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The special object of the visit was a famous chimpanzee known as Mr. Crowley, who was the wonder and admiration of many children and grown people on account of his intelligence and accomplishments.