Chapter III

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

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

later than; following

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

(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 For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

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

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

cry or whine with snuffling

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

cause to be bored

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

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

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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 It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

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

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

a straight line at right angles to another line

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

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From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was carved in the perpendicular face of the Rock, and the countenance bore a somewhat severe expression; in fact, after such a long and rude separation from any of our kind, both Paul and I felt somewhat awed as we gazed at it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

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

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

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

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

accept gladly

From this reading The Head on the Rock--A strange People--We are made Welcome--King Quibibio.

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

From this reading Much startled, for it was the first sign of human occupation we had seen for some time, we examined it carefully; and we both were struck by observing that this head was not a copy of the natives of the country we had passed through.

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

From this reading It was early one morning that we suddenly came to a Rock on which we both caught sight, at the same time, of a rude carving of a man’s head.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For these Indians are all most ugly, having blubber lips, flat noses, and low foreheads; but this head was that of a handsome man although without any beard.