used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
(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 Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
caterpillarsnounUS /ˈkætəpɪlərz/
plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
chrysalisnounUS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/
pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
hemlock-seed
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From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
Rollo's
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From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
required or under orders
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has already been said that this supposed hemlock-seed was really a chrysalis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
in the direction of
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Now, Rollo's great chrysalis remained in a conspicuous position, upon the middle shelf in the cabinet, for some weeks.
at the time that
From this reading Rollo always insisted, when he showed it to visitors, that it was a hemlock-seed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a curious circumstance which happened in respect to Rollo's hemlock-seed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Now, a chrysalis is that form which all caterpillars assume, before they change into butterflies; and the animal remains within, generally for some time, in a dormant state;--all the time, however, making a slow progress towards its development.
