used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
(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 The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
any thing at all
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
bating
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From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
for the reason that
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
cannot
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From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
one or the other of two
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
divisible by two
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
grown-up
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From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
humoured
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From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
Kâsim
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From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
lâtah
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From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
a particular point in time
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
absolutely essential
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
easily agitated
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
not any; not one
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
obsceneadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈsiːn/
designed to incite to indecency or lust
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
and nothing more
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
a human being
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
in the near future
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
with speed
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
on the contrary
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
resentingverbUS /rɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
express in words
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Almost_ invariably _lâtah_ people of this class (and it is by far the most common one) are very good humoured and never seem to think of resenting the liberty taken with their infirmity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
under normal conditions
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
precisely as stated
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
at the time that
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The kindly disposition of Kâsim Minor made him quite harmless, but the other Kâsim was rather a dangerous subject to play tricks with, as I will presently explain.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The _lâtah_ man or woman usually met with, if suddenly startled, by a touch, a noise, or the sight of something unexpected, will not only show all the signs of a very nervous person but almost invariably will fire off a volley of expressions more or less obscene, having no reference at all to the circumstance which has suddenly aroused attention.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As a rule it is necessary to _startle_ these people before they will say or do anything to show that they are differently constituted to their neighbours, and when they have betrayed themselves either by word or deed their instinct is to get away as quickly as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Children and even grown-up people cannot always resist the pleasure of “bating” a _lâtah_ person; for one reason because it is so exceedingly easy, for another because they are inclined on the spur of the moment to do ludicrous things or say something they would under ordinary circumstances be ashamed of.
