Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

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

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

subject to appointment

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

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

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

fearless and daring

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

a very large pot that is used for boiling

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

a person who is in charge

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

take in liquids

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

take in solid food

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

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

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

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

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

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

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

come together

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the force of workers available

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

not any; not one

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

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

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

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From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

carry out

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

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

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

the act of using

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.

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

From this reading One day Martin was told that a great feast was to take place, and he was permitted to attend.

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

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

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

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

which person or people

From this reading The first thing that struck him was that there seemed to be no preparations making for eating; and on inquiry he was told that they did not meet to eat, they met to drink and dance,--those who were hungry might eat at home.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SAVAGE FEASTS AND ORNAMENTS--MARTIN GROWS DESPERATE, AND MAKES A BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE Hunting and feasting were the chief occupations of the men of the tribe with whom Martin sojourned.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Accordingly, a little before the appointed time he hastened to the large hut in and around which the festivities were to take place, in order to witness the preparations.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The preparations for drinking were made on an extensive scale by the women, a number of whom stood round a large caldron, preparing its contents for use.