Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

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

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

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

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

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

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where, then, do they live?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

intense or sharp

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

set up or found

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

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

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Where, then, do they live?"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

not any; not one

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Where, then, do they live?"

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Here was a luxurious couch of beautiful feathers, the plumage of birds he had never beheld, and he was not sorry to see Paz bringing out another dozen of tarts for his refreshment.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

at the time that

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where, then, do they live?"

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

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

which person or people

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Knops now led Leo through so many places full of machines and contrivances which the water-power kept active that he was glad when they went up a long inclined plane, and came out into a wide gallery lined with mother-of-pearl, and paved with exquisite sea-shells.

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

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh yes," said Knops, smiling; "but they are not to be found near our workshops."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As he ate them, he asked of Knops, who was peeling a lime, "Have you no women and children among your elves?"