Chapter VIII

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

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

Having no one else present.

From this reading ALONE ON RORAIMA'S SUMMIT.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

intentionally conceived

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

intense or sharp

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

moving swiftly

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

set up or found

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

and nothing more

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

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 There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

the force of workers available

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALONE ON RORAIMA'S SUMMIT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

with speed

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading ALONE ON RORAIMA'S SUMMIT.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading ALONE ON RORAIMA'S SUMMIT.

required or under orders

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

express in words

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

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

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In colouring and shape they resembled some of the flowers; when resting upon a spray or twig they looked exactly like blossoms, and upon nearing them, one became conscious of a most exquisite scent.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading There were many of these extraordinary insects flying about.

at the time that

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.

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

From this reading But just when one leaned a little nearer to smell the supposed flower, it would flutter quickly away, and insect and perfume disappeared altogether.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When Monella returned about two hours later, the two young men had much to tell him of the wonderful flowers and plants they had found, of strange fish in the water, and curious _perfumed_ butterflies that they had mistaken for flowers.