used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive 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 They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
intentionally conceived
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
divisible by two
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
FattyadjectiveUS /ˈfæti/
containing or composed of fat
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
provide as food
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
girded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
GLEAMverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
GrinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
half-human
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From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
without much difficulty
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
secedingverbUS /sɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
semi-command
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
in the near future
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Indeed in spite of all I could do, a division of parties was growing every day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I might have been more flattered than I was at my exaltation among these half-human creatures, had I not easily detected the jealousy of the chief, which feeling Grin continued constantly to feed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
tiger'snounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
up to a particular time
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
at the time that
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE When I finally fastened the tiger’s skull above my shelter, and girded my loins about with the skin, I was conscious of having attained a great respect among my primitive friends.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They attested this feeling, which resembled that evinced from the first by Fatty, in all the work and in various smaller matters, from daylight till dark.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not a few, I soon became aware, would have followed me readily in any measure, not requiring too vast a courage, even to the point of seceding from the semi-command of the chief.
