Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

(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 Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

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From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

caused to show discomposure

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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From this reading "Don't think of it," counselled Heller.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

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From this reading "Don't think of it," counselled Heller.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

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

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

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

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

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

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Don't think of it," counselled Heller.

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From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

completely unclothed

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

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

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

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

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

with speed

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

on the contrary

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

express in words

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I have performed some of my best black-art in these islands."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Don't think of it," counselled Heller.

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

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

in the direction of

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "I have wandered to and fro in the earth a good deal," replied Heller.

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

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.

at the time that

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

during the time that

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

which person or people

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Father Higgins, rather bothered by these statements, was about to ask further questions, when he was seized by four sturdy natives, who mounted him upon their naked shoulders, while four others uplifted the professor in like manner, all then setting off rapidly toward the village, followed by the whole crowd in procession.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "An' what if I should tell ye I had conscientious scruples agenst lettin' meself be adored for a heavenly personage?" objected the good Father.