Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

later than; following

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

(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 It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

in addition

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

characterized by great determination

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

take in liquids

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

take in solid food

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

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

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

be seated

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

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

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

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

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After a time, the men gave him something to eat, for they imagined he might be hungry, and this also helped him very much, and his heart went out to these new friends.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading It was not whiskey, but Inkspot liked it very much, and felt all sorts of good effects from it.

which person or people

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the first place, they made him sit down with them, and offered him something to drink.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In fact, it gave him a power of expressing himself by gestures and single words in a manner wonderful.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE "ARATO" The subject of the labors of an African Hercules, mythical as these labors might be, was so interesting to the four men who had been drinking and smoking in the tavern, that they determined to pursue it as far as their ignorance of the African's language, and his ignorance of English and Spanish, would permit.