used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
(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 "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
Buenaventura
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From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
elucidations
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From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
divisible by two
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I came to attention and said, "Of course.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
a special situation
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
Tlingas
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From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It is natural," for I feared to have him know that I was inattentive even for that short space, and waited for elucidations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But those Tlingas held the belief, and that was all there was to it," he was saying.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It seems," he went on, "that the tribe was dying out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
which person or people
From this reading Helm, who first told me something of it at Buenaventura, was one of those scientists who have to invent a new theory for every new thing they were told of.
