Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

(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 In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

any person at all

From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

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

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

being joined in close association

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

reading superficially or at random

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

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From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading His bleats had failed to attract any attention.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

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

From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

not any; not one

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

and nothing more

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

a human being

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

get rid of

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

carry out

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

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

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

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

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

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

From this reading "No. There's a party in the Inn, but they are too busy eating to take any notice of us.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the Goat-father was languishing in a dark shed attached to the Inn on the other side of the Glacier.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

during the time that

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Is there anyone near?" enquired the Goat-father in a whisper.

which person or people

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In fact the only person who had heard him at all, had been an old Goat-slave, who while browsing on the hillside with a bell round his neck, had been attracted by the cries, and creeping up to the shed, peeped through a crack to see what could be the matter.