Chapter XII

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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for the reason that

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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the event of dying or departure from life

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plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

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tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

an opening into or through something

From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

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

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

being deepest within the self

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

and nothing more

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

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possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

an island to the northwest of Wales

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a form of address for a man

From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

in other respects or ways

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

above and across; more than

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

a course of conduct

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

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

unrestrained and violent

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on the contrary

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

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From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

not in physical motion

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

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

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

on that

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a special situation

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY TELLS HOME SECRETS, AND HOW MONA COMMENTS THEREON--HOW DEATH STALKS RAMPANT IN THEIR PATH--AND HOW, THOUGH GEOFFREY DECLINES TO "RUN AWAY," HE STILL "LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

the upper part of anything

From this reading And I think in her inmost heart she is rather glad than otherwise that her lover's people are not on the top rung of the ladder.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

precisely as stated

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes,--in a regular hole, you know," says Mr. Rodney.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And you really mustn't think us such very big people," says Geoffrey, in a deprecating tone, "because we are any thing but that, and, in fact,"--with a sharp contraction of his brow that betokens inward grief,--"there is rather a cloud over us just now."